
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,082 Rentals) Page 15 of 22
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


516 W. Briar Pl.

Rogers Park Apartments

6654 W Devon Ave

6037-6043 N Kenmore Ave

The Arbor Winthrop North

8524-8532 W Gregory St

7152 S East End Ave

768 W. Jackson

Somerset Place Apartments

6720 N Sheridan

415 W. Fullerton

600 N Lake Shore Dr

2256 N. Cleveland

520 W Belden Ave

4705 N Central Park Ave

2677 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

2303 W Cullerton St

2218 W Chicago Ave

1200 W Addison St

KPP Belmont

660 W. Barry

Wicker Park Lofts

920 W Cullom

Waveland Park Court

5630 N Sheridan Rd

1510-1514 W Rosemont Ave

2724 W Lunt Ave

2001 S State St

Reside on Stratford

3001 W Lawrence Ave

906 W Montrose Ave

2519 N Lincoln Ave

5651 N Miltimore Ave

707 W 28th St

The Ivy

530 W. Arlington Pl.

Reside on Wellington

6874 N NW Highway

Leavitt Manor Apartments

1215 W. Diversey

Reside on Pine Grove

Montauk

644 W. Surf

1555 W Hollywood Ave

Centrum Lakeview Phase II

1250 S Karlov

5906 N Sheridan Rd.

6922-24 N. Greenview Ave.

1400-1410 W Rosemont 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 | $1,969 | $575 | $5,295 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,768 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,019 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,924 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,260 | $2,925 | $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 $710.
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 $7,344.
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 5,888 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 $6,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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