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Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 (278 Rentals) Page 5 of 6
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
5457-5459 S. Blackstone Avenue
5457-5459 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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$1,000 - $1,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
7251-7259 Lawrence
7251-7259 W Lawrence AveHarwood Heights, IL 60706
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$1,042 - $1,610Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mont Clare
7171 W Gunnison StHarwood Heights, IL 60706
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$1,100 - $1,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Colonial Court Apartments
9438 Commons DrHickory Hills, IL 60457
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$1,160 - $3,670Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ReNew Des Plaines North & South
730 W Algonquin RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$1,180 - $1,520Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Courts of the Fountains
8642 Golf RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$1,195 - $1,200Studio Apartments Available Now
1000 - 1010 North Blvd
1000-1010 North BlvdOak Park, IL 60301
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$1,215 - $1,3951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Dynasty Properties
250 Yates AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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$1,275 - $2,249Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Main Station Apartments
855 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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$1,295 - $1,845Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1000 Hinman
1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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$1,306 - $4,579Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Bennington
100-130 George StBensenville, IL 60106
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$1,309 - $1,469Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.
126-132 N Elmwood AveOak Park, IL 60302
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$1,339 - $3,7411 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Terraces of Elk Grove
908 Ridge SqElk Grove Village, IL 60007
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$1,3451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd
101-111 S Harvey AveOak Park, IL 60302
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$1,402 - $3,7471 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Orion Prospect
475 W Enterprise DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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$1,404 - $2,2191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Forest Cove Apartments
1706 Forest Cove DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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$1,423 - $1,675Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Elmhurst Terrace
100 Fellows CtElmhurst, IL 60126
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$1,430 - $1,830Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Presidential Apartments
800 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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$1,445 - $2,4951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
910-916 Judson
910-916 Judson AveEvanston, IL 60202
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$1,450 - $1,9501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oak Lawn Blu
10409-10439 Menard AveOak Lawn, IL 60453
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$1,4601 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31
Perry Grove Apartments
418 Perrie DrElk Grove Village, IL 60007
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$1,495 - $2,363Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Bryant at Oak Park
1033-1045 Pleasant StOak Park, IL 60302
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$1,500 - $2,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Legacy Crossings
8975 W Golf RdNiles, IL 60714
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$1,520 - $2,1401 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13
Orchard Lakes Apartments
154 Juliann DrWood Dale, IL 60191
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$1,520 - $4,3041 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Glen Oaks Commons
9700 Sumac RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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$1,565 - $3,0171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ashton Arlington Heights
2302-2416 S Goebbert RdArlington Heights, IL 60005
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$1,590Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026
829 Foster St.
829 Foster StEvanston, IL 60201
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Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,893 | $550 | $8,000 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,529 | $788 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,972 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,965 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,662 | $4,795 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chicago is under $790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is The Talman Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $5,966.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,418 regular apartments in Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Chicago have an average cost of $456 which is $5,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.