
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (457 Rentals) Page 2 of 10
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL3-ID1402

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1396

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL6-ID1283

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL7-ID305

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL7-ID805

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL11-ID751

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL14-ID396

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID804

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8318 S Burnham Ave, Unit SI ID1546381P

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901 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1385

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1232

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1237

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740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL4-ID968

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6149 North Broadway-SI FL4-ID1272, Unit SI FL4-ID1272

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL9-ID1341

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL8-ID1307

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349
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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL22-ID1014

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL8-ID253

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL11-ID165

939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL9-ID264

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL10-ID1309

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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL5-ID1254

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL10-ID1370

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL11-ID583

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1397

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901 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID1337
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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL34-ID239

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1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL10-ID1353

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL16-ID948

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450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID202

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1210 S Indiana Ave, Unit SI FL11-ID1317

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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL7-ID1331

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6149 North Broadway-SI FL4-ID1422, Unit SI FL4-ID1422

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID553

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID802

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165 North Des Plaines Street-SI FL10-ID643, Unit SI FL10-ID643
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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit GO FL21-ID433

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL27-ID1164

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID248

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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL12-ID1343

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1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL16-ID1170

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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1056

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL12-ID1339

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1454 W Randolph St, Unit PL FL7-ID1304

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL31-ID1122

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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1058
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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 | $2,065 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,438 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,368 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,716 | $1,795 | $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 $712.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $4,120.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 4,499 square feet unit starting from $11,637 at 1856 N Fairfield Ave.
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 803 sq ft.
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