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8707 S Manistee Ave

3116 S Kedvale Ave

7615 S Kingston Ave

7617 S Kingston Ave

2136 S Homan Ave

1537 W Fargo Ave

4304 W Shakespeare Ave

2548-2550 W Washington Blvd

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1365 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #3C

2114 East 69th Street, Unit Apt. 3

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1019 62nd E St, Unit Garden Apt East

9213 S Laflin St

1423 S Drake Ave

1409 W Diversey Pkwy

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422-24 Melrose

Woodlawn Terrace

13300 S Indiana Chicago, IL 60827

4521 N. Malden St.

The Vivian

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2644 W Cermak Rd, Unit 1

1904 E 79th St

3662 S Paulina St

Ironwood

5726 N. Winthrop

1040 Hollywood

4206 N Kimball Ave

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5425 N Kenmore Ave

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4823 N Damen Ave, Unit A05C

744 W Belmont, Unit A00C

3835 N Fremont St, Unit A04C

3335 W Diversey Ave

7700 S Cornell Ave

Post Chicago

4253 S Whipple St

3320 W 67th St

6841 S Prairie Ave

243 E 108th St

1724 W Jonquil Terrace

1123 S Mason Ave

Sheridan Apartments

Southland Village

7501-7509 S Stewart Ave

4241 Kenmore Apartments

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

The Onyx on North Shore

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1624 W Lunt Ave, Unit #3A

2743 W 62nd St, Unit Garden
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 | $1,928 | $550 | $6,511 |
| Cheap Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,758 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,803 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,688 | $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 Coleman Place At Legends South which is listed at $170, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,699.
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 5,423 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 $512 which is $7,187 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.
