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2316 N Leclaire Ave

5349 S Fairfield Ave

7630 S Jeffery Blvd

1717 E 78th St

1745 W 91st St

3020 N Lavergne Ave

8038 S Maryland Ave

1826 S Hamlin Ave

7822 S Kingston Ave

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Post Chicago

6200-6202 S Whipple St

4031 N Kenmore Apartments

2754 W North Shore Ave

5514 S Union Ave

7826 S East End Ave

5419 S Harper Ave

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Times Square Apartments

Gramercy Row Apartments

The Edison

7608 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 202

441 W. Barry

768 W. Jackson

424 W. Oakdale Ave.

1522 W Sherwin Ave

6008 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 206

1517 W Sherwin Ave

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515 W Belmont Ave, Unit A09C

505 W Belmont Ave

7632 S Drexel Ave

2537 N Austin Ave

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2867 N Clark St

4600 N Winchester Ave

2738 N. Pine Grove

515 W. Briar

1363-67 E. 53rd St.

1036 N. Dearborn

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4519 N Milwaukee Ave

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5421 W Montrose Ave

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545 W Belmont Ave, Unit H04F

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717 W Belmont Ave, Unit 504

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2558 W 39th Pl, Unit Bf

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6032 Irving Park Rd, Unit 4B

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4011 S Calumet Ave, Unit G

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6910 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 402

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705 W Belmont Ave, Unit E05P

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8128 S Marshfield Ave, Unit Second floor

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7502 N Hoyne Ave

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501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #3J

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701 W Belmont Ave, Unit #504
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 | $1,927 | $575 | $6,715 |
| Cheap Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $450 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,620 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,547 | $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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