
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (619 Rentals) Page 11 of 13
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The 1521 Sherwin

Ivy Greens

600 N Lake Shore Dr

5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

Ivy at Kimbark

2001 S State St

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

6922-24 N. Greenview Ave.

South Union

The Blackwood

Windermere House

Randolph Tower City Apartments

Ivy Promenade

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park

Drexel Terrace

Ivy at Greenwood

Ivy at Ridgewood

5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Lake Street Lofts

5019-5021 W Lawrence Ave

1125 W Oakdale Ave

4654-56 N. Monticello Ave.

The Hedwig

5416-22 W Belmont Ave

1412 N Ashland Ave

1611 W Division

5339-5345 S. Woodlawn Avenue

The Pepperland

3720 N. Ashland Avenue

Luxe on Chicago

5752-58 N Winthrop Ave

24 S Morgan Apartments

Atwater Apartments

The Bush Temple II

630 West Loop. Lake St. apartments

Burnham Pointe

1625 N Milwaukee

Solstice on the Park

City Hyde Park

1606 S Ashland Ave

4725 N Western Ave

Peabody School Apartments

Beach House Chicago

Park Fullerton by Reside

HIGHPOINT Lincoln Park on Clark

1140 W 18th St

The Walton Residence

Lincoln Park Mews
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,931 | $550 | $5,246 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,908 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,439 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,789 | $2,475 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Chicago is at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $684.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $4,027.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,555 square feet unit starting from $2,492 at Parkline Chicago.
What is the average size for Chicago Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Chicago is currently at 625 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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