
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,083 Rentals) Page 7 of 22
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Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


Linder/Lawrence Apartments

1931 E 71st St 1931-45 E 71st Chicago, IL 60649

Greenleaf Apartments

4909 N Glenwood Ave

7443 N Claremont Ave

5250 N Sheridan Rd

5433 N Kenmore Ave

1632 W. Belmont

Blackstone Court

7801-13 S Essex 2509-11 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649

1320 W Columbia Ave

12000 S Eggleston Ave 437-39 W 120th Chicago, IL 60628

8640 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8155 S Ingleside

4720-4730 W Addison St

The Ella Apartments

The Wilson Malden

6800 S Dorchester Ave

Lakeside Tower

Touhy - by - the - Lake

7000-7006 N Western Ave

West Rogers Park

The Kenmore on Edgewater

7500 S South Shore Drive

1623-1633 West Lunt Avenue

Paul G Stewart Center

3831 N Fremont

6110 N Kenmore Ave

3200 W Fulton Blvd

Rosenwald Courts

6818 N Wayne Ave

6011 N Kenmore St

Winchester Suites

4956 W Belden Ave

wolcott equities

8241-49 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

Island Terrace

7800-10 S Kingston 2515-19 E 78th Chicago, IL 60649

8236 S Maryland Ave

11111 S Vernon Chicago, IL 60628

4423 N Sheridan Rd

8253-59 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL 60619

6725 S Campbell Ave

2600 W Berwyn Ave

The Granada

6101 S Oak Park

4614 N Paulina

4815 N Springfield

Ashland Avenue Apartments
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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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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers
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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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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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.