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3224 N Karlov Ave

5645 W 63rd Pl

4501-4515 N Malden St

Academy at Drexel

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515 W Belmont Ave

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4827 N Damen Ave, Unit Studio

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735 W Belmont Ave, Unit E00P

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501 W Belmont Ave, Unit E05P

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3222 N Karlov Ave, Unit B

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4828 N Damen Ave, Unit 3C

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4827 N Damen Ave

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6964 N Sheridan Rd, Unit STUDO

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503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 7k

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1820 N Humboldt Blvd

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2779 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 208

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4830 N Damen Ave, Unit A04C

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739 W Belmont Ave

545 W Wellington, Unit A08C

4831 N Damen Ave

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4808 W Barry Ave, Unit 2

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2770 N Milwaukee Ave

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2530 N Sawyer Ave, Unit S

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2530 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 205

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2500 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 1B

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3333 W Diversey Ave, Unit S

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4828 N Damen Ave, Unit 1

3725 W Grand Ave

650 E 79th St

3950 W Roscoe St

8331 S South Shore Dr

8246 S Racine Ave

8246 S Racine Ave

1553 W 83rd St

164 E 119th St

834 N Massasoit Ave

7667 N Sheridan Rd

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4933 W Medill Ave, Unit 1st Floor Apartment

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3732 N Pine Grove Ave

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3815 N Pine Grove Ave

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3242 W 38th Pl, Unit 1R

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8038 S Maryland Ave, Unit 3

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8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

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7506 S Vernon Ave

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653 E 82nd St, Unit 1W

849 W 83rd St, Unit 1

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1525 W Morse Ave, Unit 205

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7717 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #1T

1717 E 78th St

4549 N Malden St
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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.