
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,073 Rentals) Page 2 of 22
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Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


4241 Kenmore Apartments

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

4700 Lake Park Apartments

Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

5020 S Woodlawn Ave
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641 W. Aldine

6006 N Kenmore Ave

Hollywood Beach

District @ Sheridan - 5536 N Sheridan Rd

Elm 551 at Parkside

Academy at Drexel

Ivy Park Homes

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

6900 S South Shore Drive
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7334 N Ridge Apartments

530 W. Diversey

Park View Apartments

Eden Commons

Sheridan Pratt Apartments

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

1100 North Lasalle

540 West Roscoe Street

1246 W. Pratt
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Dearborn North

2256 N. Cleveland

14 West Elm Apartments

5326 N Winthrop Ave
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Sedgwick Apartments

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Hyde Park West

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

6849-6875 S Crandon Ave

Harbor Point Estates
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $750 | $9,250 |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,615 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,774 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,261 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $26,768 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $760.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $5,711.
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 2,541 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 $511 which is $5,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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