
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (1,084 Rentals) Page 9 of 22
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Cheap Apartments in Chicago.


4130 N Keystone Ave

7920-26 S Evans Chicago, IL 60619

7822 s laflin

The Damen Jarvis

The Park Terrace

1530-1542 N Kedzie Ave

6938 S Cregier Ave.

3449 N Elaine Pl

7800 S South Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60649

660 Wrightwood

929-935 W Sunnyside Ave

Oakley Apartments

Clyde St Commons

Eastwood Garden Apartments

Chicago Apartments

The Brittany

2417 N Monticello Ave

Edgewater Apartments

The Ambassador

5850-5858 S Martin Luther King Dr

7317 S Chappel Chicago, IL 60649

9000 S Bishop St Chicago, IL 60620

4424-4432 N Seeley Ave

7940 S Greenwood 7938-7940 S Greenwood Chicago, IL 60619

640 Briar

Oak Park Apartments

Archive: Wolcott Terrace - 5017 N Wolcott Ave

7549-59 S Yates Blvd 2406-10 E 76th Chicago, IL 60649

7939 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8001-09 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7400 S Yates Chicago, IL 60649

Ridge Apartments

3933 N Clarendon Ave

4052-4058 W Belmont Ave

6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr Chicago, IL 60637

The Briar

Winthrop Park Apartments

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

4039-4051 N Laporte Ave

7409 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

Lake Park Crescent Apartments

The Westerner

4142 N Avers Ave

525 S. Dearborn St.

Hermitage Andersonville

646 W Roscoe St

4840 N Rockwell St

3330 N Lake Shore Dr

3834 N Sheffield
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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 | $1,970 | $575 | $5,295 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,831 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,911 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,430 | $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 $7,347.
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 5,971 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 $499 which is $6,848 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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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.