
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,096 Rentals) Page 17 of 22
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


817 W Lakeside Place

5055 S Dorchester Ave

Mayan Lagoon

7749-53 South Essex Avenue

American Heartland Homes

Meadow View Apartments

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

Ginger Ridge Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

Argyle Garden Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

Sandridge Apartments

Maple Crossing Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Courts of the Fountains

304 W Touhy Ave

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

Briargate Apartments

Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over

7520 W Grand Ave

Oak Park Residence Corporation

Total Monthly Price
Chateau Royale

2101 Wesley Ave

7819 Rutherford Ave

Manchester Court Apartments

Scenic Tree Rentals

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.

Bernice Homes

Hollywood Manor Townhomes

1410 Chicago

Dynasty Properties

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

2730 Hampton Parkway

7251-7259 Lawrence

11011-11013 S Lloyd Dr

Total Monthly Price
Brook Forest Apartments

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

Perry Grove Apartments

1575 Oak

Circle Court

1576 Oak

322-330 W Washington Blvd

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*

Total Monthly Price
1500 Chicago Ave

Legacy Crossings

Fairway Green Apartments

Orchard Lakes Apartments

Glen Oaks Commons
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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 | $1,928 | $575 | $6,511 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,487 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,961 | $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 $7,749.
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 5,728 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 $505 which is $7,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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