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2209 E 70th St, Unit 1E

9631 S Ave M

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2708 W 37th Plz

7252 N Hamilton Ave

224 W 31st St

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7953 S Essex Ave, Unit 2

4238 W Grenshaw St

7652 S Eggleston Ave

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5437 S Laflin St, Unit 2R

6656 S Woodlawn Ave

2234 W Farwell Ave

4207 N Linder Ave

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2961 N Halsted St, Unit A07C

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1523 W Morse Ave, Unit 1

4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 1

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238 N Lockwood Ave

7642 S Eggleston Ave

8213 S Houston Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

8735 S Manistee Ave

11266 S Champlain Ave

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1319 W Estes Ave, Unit 35

5440 W Huron St

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7730 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1st floor

2918 S Haynes Ct

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6326 S Saint Lawrence Ave

10919 S Vernon Ave

7116 S Harvard Ave

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6344 S Vernon Ave

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2417 E 73rd St, Unit #1

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1745 W North Shore Ave, Unit Basement

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5530 N Major Ave, Unit 2

6345 S Whipple St

2317 E 70th St

1726 E 70th St

7219 S Langley Ave

9613 S Ave N

2228 W 18th Pl

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6522 N Seeley Ave, Unit 2

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918 W 35th St, Unit 1f

30-30 N Central Ave

5910 W Gunnison St

8304 W Forest Preserve Dr

423 W Belden Ave, Unit 429.5-B206

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #103

1454 W Fargo Ave

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4038 N Ashland Ave

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524 W Oakdale Ave

4510 N Hazel St

Edge @ Sheridan - 5910 N Sheridan Rd
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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 | $1,929 | $575 | $6,511 |
| Cheap Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $450 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,788 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,364 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,760 | $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.