
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (526 Rentals) Page 3 of 11
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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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID1387

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL7-ID234

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit GO FL5-ID553

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID248

1210 S Indiana Ave

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 702

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL33-ID581

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL15-ID397

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL8-ID1307
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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit GO FL11-ID751

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID205

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740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL4-ID968

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL31-ID450

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2112

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL5-ID1180

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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL8-ID1149

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 1906

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 217

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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID494
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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 309

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 310

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL10-ID522

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 1312

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 409

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 411

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL19-ID1121

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2814 W 21st Pl, Unit SI ID1508016P

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL9-ID1371

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6149 North Broadway-SI FL4-ID1272, Unit SI FL4-ID1272
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513 S Damen Ave, Unit 2009

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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL22-ID1192

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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1058

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330 S Wells St, Unit SI FL15-ID670

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6149 N Broadway, Unit SI FL5-ID1273

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 1313

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL12-ID1339

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL7-ID539

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL12-ID435

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID1340
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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1061

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 711

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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL7-ID1150

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1210 S Indiana Ave, Unit SI FL11-ID1317

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 911

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL15-ID584

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445 E Ohio St, Unit PL FL31-ID1122

201 N Garland Ct

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL12-ID1348

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL15-ID695
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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 | $2,020 | $600 | $9,700 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $600 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,838 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,063 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,308 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,298 | $750 | $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 $4,441.
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 $16,058 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 774 sq ft.
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