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5906 N Sheridan Rd.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5906 N Sheridan Rd.

5906 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60660
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1250 S Karlov Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1250 S Karlov Ave

1250 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60623
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7823 S Euclid Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

7823 S Euclid Ave

7823 S Euclid AveChicago, IL 60649
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1400 W. Warner
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1400 W. Warner

1400-02 W Warner AveChicago, IL 60613
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The Colony
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

6001 N KenmoreChicago, IL 60660
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3616 N. Pine Grove Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3616 N. Pine Grove Ave.

3616 N Pine Grove AveChicago, IL 60613
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2320 W Garfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2320 W Garfield

2320 W Garfield BlvdChicago, IL 60609
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724-728 W Roscoe St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

724-728 W Roscoe St

724-728 W Roscoe StChicago, IL 60657
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The Brewery Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brewery Lofts

1301 W Fletcher StChicago, IL 60657
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1226-1234 W Winona Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1226-1234 W Winona Ave

1226-1234 W Winona AveChicago, IL 60640
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528 Oakdale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

528 Oakdale

528 W Oakdale AveChicago, IL 60657
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2900-2914 N Mildred Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2900-2914 N Mildred Ave

2900-2914 N Mildred AveChicago, IL 60657
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2250 N Lincoln Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2250 N Lincoln Ave

2250 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60614
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5827 N Ridge Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5827 N Ridge Ave

5827 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
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6424 S Ellis Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6424 S Ellis Ave

6424 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60637
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3221 N California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3221 N California Ave

3221 N California AveChicago, IL 60618
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Thorndale Paulina
2 Bedroom Apartments

Thorndale Paulina

1634-1636 W Thorndale AveChicago, IL 60660
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2848-50 W.Diversey
2 Bedroom Apartments

2848-50 W.Diversey

2848 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
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4415 N Hazel St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4415 N Hazel St

4415 N Hazel StChicago, IL 60640
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3526 S Parnell Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3526 S Parnell Ave

3526 S Parnell AveChicago, IL 60609
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1413 W Taylor St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1413 W Taylor St

1413 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60607
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447 N Austin
2 Bedroom Apartments

447 N Austin

447 N Austin BlvdChicago, IL 60644
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5055 S Dorchester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5055 S Dorchester Ave

5055 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Mayan Lagoon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mayan Lagoon

1345-1359 W Estes AveChicago, IL 60626
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5860 N Ridge Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5860 N Ridge Ave

5860 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
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35 E Division St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

35 E Division St

35 E Division StChicago, IL 60610
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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 West Haven Park II - B which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $6,817.

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 3,655 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 $471 which is $6,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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Explore the Windy City (But Watch for Falling Ice) - An Insider's Guide to Renting in Chicago

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.