
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,079 Rentals) Page 3 of 22
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


5401 S Ellis Ave

Canvas at Leland Plaza

The Midwest Apartments

Park Shore View Apartments

11000 S Michigan Ave

6957 S Michigan Ave

741-53 E 79th St

6739 S Jeffery Blvd

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

First InSite 8044 S Chatam II

South Shore Neighborhood Apartments

First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments

1536 E. 83rd Place

7622 N Sheridan Rd

7256 S Rhodes Ave

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

6314 S Troy St

6838 S Jeffery Blvd

6945 S Crandon Ave

1155 W 83rd St

963 E 84th St

7451 S Vernon Ave

Oglesby Arms

7600-14 S South Shore Dr

The Doral

8232 S Drexel Ave

5651 N Christiana Ave

Wilson Apartments

4735-4737 N Malden St

Devonshire Apartments

7903 S Rhodes Ave

New Venture Realty Chatham Apartments

7517 S. Coles

Garfield Apartments

Shore View Apartments

8100 S Justine St

2207 E 75th St

1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment For Rent

The Coronado

4142 N Keystone Ave

6700 S Merrill Ave

4717 N. Winthrop Apartments

3244-3246 N Pulaski Rd

6131 N Winthrop Ave

8000 S Marshfield Ave

Emerald Tower

5935 N Northwest Hwy

1523 W Chicago 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 | $1,964 | $575 | $5,295 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,882 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,648 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,599 | $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 $7,408.
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 5,923 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 $496 which is $6,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.