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Grace Shores

4437 W Fullerton Ave

2344 N Kenneth Ave

Algonquin Apartments

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6022 N Winthrop Ave

5710 N Winthrop Ave

10921 S Wabash Ave

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2543 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 2r

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623 W Patterson Ave, Unit 6C

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1023 N Dearborn St, Unit 4C

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627 W Patterson Ave, Unit M08H

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1023 N Dearborn St, Unit M06H

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623 W Patterson Ave, Unit A07C

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645 W Barry Ave, Unit A01C

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4224 N Paulina St, Unit A08C

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531 W Roscoe St, Unit #288

644 W. Surf

Hyde Park West

1164 N Dearborn

8043 S Maryland Ave

1545 E 85th St

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1154 N Dearborn St

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2614 N Springfield Ave, Unit 1F

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 207

2138 N Kildare Ave

1016 S May St

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4847 N Damen Ave, Unit J01W

Sheridan Shores

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1136 N La Salle Dr

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

6154 S Rockwell St

Portage Park Theater Apartments

Harbor Point Estates

2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave

6422 S Rhodes Ave

6314 S Artesian Ave

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4411 N Wolcott Ave, Unit M07H

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623 W Patterson Ave, Unit 7

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5335 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit Sunnyside Basement

8227 S Maryland Ave

4955 W Washington Blvd

7917 S Maryland Ave

4905 W Cuyler Ave

4911 W Cuyler Ave

4044 N Milwaukee Ave

3555 W Sunnyside Ave

6908 S Michigan Ave

4909 W Cuyler Ave

7456 S Stewart Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,927 | $575 | $6,715 |
| Cheap Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $450 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,620 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,547 | $850 | $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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is Westhaven Park II - C which is listed at $754, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,666.
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 5,594 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 $492 which is $7,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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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.