Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,067 Rentals) Page 16 of 22

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Apartments with Utilities Included.

Cheap Apartments in Chicago.

close
View Me
940 Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

940 Winona

940 W Winona StChicago, IL 60640
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
4606 N. Hermitage
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4606 N. Hermitage

4606 N Hermitage AveChicago, IL 60640
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
2900-2914 N Mildred Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2900-2914 N Mildred Ave

2900-2914 N Mildred AveChicago, IL 60657
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
2250 N lincoln Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2250 N lincoln Ave

2250 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60614
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
512-20 W. Cornelia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

512-20 W. Cornelia

512-520 W Cornelia AveChicago, IL 60657
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
1226-1234 W Winona Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1226-1234 W Winona Ave

1226-1234 W Winona AveChicago, IL 60640
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
724-728 W Roscoe St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

724-728 W Roscoe St

724-728 W Roscoe StChicago, IL 60657
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
528 Oakdale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

528 Oakdale

528 W Oakdale AveChicago, IL 60657
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
The Brewery Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brewery Lofts

1301 W Fletcher StChicago, IL 60657
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
5827 N Ridge Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5827 N Ridge Ave

5827 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
6424 S Ellis Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6424 S Ellis Ave

6424 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60637
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
1413 W Taylor St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1413 W Taylor St

1413 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60607
  • Utilities Included
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
3221 N California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3221 N California Ave

3221 N California AveChicago, IL 60618
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Thorndale Paulina
2 Bedroom Apartments

Thorndale Paulina

1634-1636 W Thorndale AveChicago, IL 60660
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
2848-50 W.Diversey
2 Bedroom Apartments

2848-50 W.Diversey

2848 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
  • Utilities Included
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
4415 N Hazel St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4415 N Hazel St

4415 N Hazel StChicago, IL 60640
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
3526 S Parnell Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3526 S Parnell Ave

3526 S Parnell AveChicago, IL 60609
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
5860 N Ridge Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5860 N Ridge Ave

5860 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Beach House Chicago
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beach House Chicago

7609 N EastlakeChicago, IL 60626
Furnished
  • Utilities Included
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
447 N Austin
2 Bedroom Apartments

447 N Austin

447 N Austin BlvdChicago, IL 60644
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
5055 S Dorchester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5055 S Dorchester Ave

5055 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Mayan Lagoon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mayan Lagoon

1345-1359 W Estes AveChicago, IL 60626
  • Utilities Included

Chicago, IL Area Reviews

  • Parks
  • Entertainment
  • Local Vibes
  • Restaurants
  • Location
  • Traffic
  • Public Transportation
  • Outdoor Access
  • Cost of Living
  • Safety

Nicole4+ years in Chicago

April 10, 2026

Big city challenges with traffic but also provides the amenities of the city you can't find elsewhere

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 $726.

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 $2,322.

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 2,500 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 $460 which is $1,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

decorative image for The Windy City Price Tag: Your Complete Guide to the Cost of Living in Chicago article

The Windy City Price Tag: Your Complete Guide to the Cost of Living in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

When choosing a place to live, there are many things you must consider. Your employer, your shopping preferences, and even schools are all important to think about. Yet cost of living is also important to know and plan for.

decorative image for Best Places to Live Near Chicago: 5 Cities That Keep the Windy City Accessible article

Best Places to Live Near Chicago: 5 Cities That Keep the Windy City Accessible

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, you’re ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago. There’s no denying I love the Windy City. Yet there’s also no denying that rental homes in Chicago can be pricy, small, and hard to find.

decorative image for Chicago Relocation 101: Mastering Utilities, Registration, and the CTA article

Chicago Relocation 101: Mastering Utilities, Registration, and the CTA

Written by: Nicole Harms

Moving to a new city is always an exciting time, especially one as vibrant and diverse as Chicago. With world-class museums, a breathtaking lakefront, and numerous employment opportunities, there’s much to love about this city.

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

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

Written by: Nicole Harms

From Lake Shore Drive to the O’Hare Airport, the city of Chicago is a study in diversity, resilience, and culture.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

decorative image for Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags   article

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

decorative image for First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently article

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

decorative image for Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It article

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

decorative image for Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention   article

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.