
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (589 Rentals) Page 2 of 12
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1062, Unit SI FL6-ID1062

5252

927 W. Irving Park

5335-5345 S. Kimbark Avenue

Total Monthly Price
State and Grand

The Hudson

FultonHub

Addams Coliving

20 E Scott St, Unit SI FL2-ID286
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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL6-ID328

5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1158

188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL8-ID1281

1515 N Fremont St

188 N Wells St

1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349

200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL17-ID620

1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL16-ID1170

500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID394
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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1239

200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL17-ID618

740 N Aberdeen St, Unit 307

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 1114

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2506

61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL5-ID1412

61 W Erie St

30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID808

30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID804

460 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID1351
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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL5-ID1254

1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID761

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 1904

215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL7-ID1331

215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL12-ID1343

1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL12-ID856

330 S Wells St

30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit PL FL7-ID805

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 1405

343 S Dearborn St, Unit SI FL14-ID301
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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL8-ID1149

5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1157

150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID1057

901 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1385

3450 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL6-ID375

445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL17-ID788

3443 W Flournoy St, Unit SI ID1385611P

210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID648

750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL24-ID54

1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL11-ID751
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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 | $1,934 | $550 | $5,270 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,865 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,263 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,793 | $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 $3,941.
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 $24,339 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 632 sq ft.
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