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5055 S Dorchester Ave

8139-8145 S Maryland Ave

7627 S Yates Rise Fund LLC

1413 W Taylor St

817 W Lakeside Place

5031 Homerlee Ave

441 Highland St

Blue Station

American Heartland Homes

5044 Olcott Ave

718 Foster St, Unit Room

2140 Elmwood Ave, Unit 311

Meadow View Apartments

3824 Parrish Ave

1334 Indiana St

Ginger Ridge Apartments

1207 E Columbus Dr

4328 Northcote Ave

8 Waltham St, Unit 1R

486 Buffalo Ave

7251-7259 Lawrence

231 Doty St, Unit 231Dotyst

486-486 Buffalo Ave

372 Yates Ave

Mont Clare

Willow Hill

4937 W 18th St

1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B

6813 W 21st St

5042 W 21st Pl

1929 Grove Ave

2010 S 15th Ave, Unit #2S

Argyle Garden Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

486-486 Buffalo Ave

826 S Austin Blvd

Addison Horizon

Evanston Neighborhood Properties

Pinnacle Apartments

Sandridge Apartments

1530 N 1st Ave

4938 N Leonard Dr

4909 W Roosevelt Rd, Unit 1R

Tanglewood

ReNew Des Plaines North & South

Scenic Tree Rentals

Douglas Pointe Apartments

1116 Washington - Oak Park

89 Paxton Ave, Unit 89paxton
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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 | $1,976 | $575 | $5,295 |
| Cheap Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,798 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,435 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,667 | $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 $5,354.
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 808 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 $745 which is $4,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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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
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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.