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3346 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 402

3340 N Marshfield Ave, Unit #402

5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Pittsfield Apartments

4105 W 21st St

2548 W Washington Blvd

3111 N Clifton Ave

4258 N Clark St

8036 S Kingston Ave

1044 W George St, Unit 1050-102

1518 E 72nd St, Unit FLOOR 1

8138 S Kedzie Ave, Unit 100

1744 E 84th Pl, Unit 2

3806 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 3

2517 W Gunnison St, Unit 1

1624 W Lunt Ave, Unit #1A

5103 N Winchester Ave, Unit 5111-2

3927 N Clarendon Ave, Unit 203

3832 N Fremont St, Unit M10B

11128 South Spaulding Avenue, Unit 2

437 W Belden Ave, Unit #B102

4325 N Hermitage Ave, Unit B3

7528 N Seeley Ave, Unit 101

4415 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 3

7714 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 301

1651 W Jonquil Ter, Unit 16

10717 S Indiana Ave

5343 N Damen Ave

1101 S Racine Ave

2330 N Spaulding Ave

1662.5 W Farwell Ave

4644 N Paulina St

2330 N Spaulding Ave

7319 N Rogers Ave

4641 N Paulina St

1050 W George St

7301 S Green St

508 W Belmont Ave

846 W Montrose Ave

4407 N Wolcott Ave

2330 N Spaulding Ave

432.5 W Belden Ave

505 W Belmont Ave

4180 N Marine Dr

4805 N Wolcott Ave, Unit GA

500 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cheap Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,049 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $745 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,499 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,587 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $3,333.
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 2,724 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 $396 which is $2,937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
Expert Rental Resources
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.