
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,094 Rentals) Page 14 of 22
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


420 W. Melrose St.

629 W. Deming

1939 N. Lincoln

839 Diversey

5850-5870 W Lake St

6600 Ashland

3749 W Grace St

6124-28 S. Ingleside Ave.

5302 W Ohio St

7334 N. Ridge

Buckingham Apartments

2100-2112 W Ainslie St

1206-1208 W Lexington St

Paulina Building

1944 Spaulding Ave

612 W Patterson

The Dickens Courtyard

Beacon-Leland Building

437-59 W. Belmont Ave.

824-842 E 53rd St

2970 N Sheridan

Jefferson Park Apartments

6752 N Sauganash Ave

6458 S Fairfield Ave

2828 N. Lawndale Ave.

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

3435 W Berteau Ave Unit 3C

Jefferson 5045 N Nw Hwy

516-524 W. Diversey Parkway

The Sherwin at Jarvis Square

4205 W Fullerton Ave

1157 W. Diversey

2244 N. Cleveland

1639 W Estes Ave

2256 N. Cleveland

1341-1349 W Touhy Ave

6616 N. Glenwood

6819-21 S Clyde Ave

6945-51 N. Ashland

8047 S Rhodes Ave

Deluxe Two Bedroom Condo

7900-06 S Wabash

Harris Point Chicago

6608 S Peoria St

8017 S Vernon Ave

Hollywood Towers

Northside Chicago and Evanston Apartmen

8004 S Eberhart Ave

4128-34 W. Addison St. / 3601-03 N. Kedvale Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,925 | $575 | $6,511 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,452 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,633 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,765 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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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 $724.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is Coleman Place At Legends South which is listed at $170, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,901.
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 5,805 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 $503 which is $7,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.