
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,081 Rentals) Page 6 of 22
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Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


300 N Menard Ave

1407-1415 W Sherwin Ave

Kedvale Systems

7300 Venture Apartments

7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave

6910 N Sheridan Rd

1430 N Dearborn St

Thome Hermitage Building

7270 S South Shore Dr

7916 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

4720 N Spaulding Ave

7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave Chicago, IL 60649

2045 E 75th St Chicago, IL 60649

536 W Arlington Pl

The Stanley

432 W Belmont Ave

4855 N Kimball Ave

7555 S Hermitage Ave

Cornelia

Magnolia Gardens

7229-33 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

Lunt Apartments

Ravenswood Apartments

1466 W Argyle St

South Shore

5836-46 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644

The Columbian

1016 W Balmoral Ave

1735 W 79th St 7906-10 S Hermitage Chicago, IL 60620

KLEO Art Residences

Granville Place

Emerald Apartments

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

7655-7657 S Coles Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave

839 W. Sheridan

6439-45 N Richmond St

Chatham Apartments

4518-4528 N Damen Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

4801 North Ravenswood

8200-04 S Ingleside Ave 915-19 E 82nd St Chicago, IL 60619

Lawndale Apartments

Everett Apartments

17-19 N Waller Ave

Linder/Lawrence Apartments

1931 E 71st St 1931-45 E 71st Chicago, IL 60649
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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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent 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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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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