
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (457 Rentals) Page 3 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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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit GO FL5-ID916

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL33-ID447

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108 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID361

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1454 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL9-ID1306

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330 S Wells St, Unit SI FL14-ID220

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330 S Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID693

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID394

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL6-ID530

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1313 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL3-ID1262

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID251

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL5-ID1413

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL24-ID406

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL10-ID535

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676 North LaSalle Drive-SI FL3-ID321, Unit SI FL3-ID321

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676 North LaSalle Drive-SI FL6-ID900, Unit SI FL6-ID900

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL20-ID550

4319 N Central Ave

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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID761

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL10-ID275
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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL15-ID232

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411 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1032

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751 N Hudson Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1037

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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL6-ID1255

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL9-ID1371

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5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1158

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1210 S Indiana Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1328

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1401 S State St, Unit PL FL7-ID1018

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3446 N Ozark Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1366969P

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5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1159
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121 W Chestnut St, Unit SI FL25-ID1291

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1049 W Lawrence Ave, Unit SI ID1060825P

300 N Canal St, Unit SI FL17-ID1434

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8 E Huron St, Unit SI FL12-ID132

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL20-ID1323

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3266 N Clark St, Unit SI FL1-ID944

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1049 W Lawrence Ave, Unit SI ID1058520P

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL19-ID701

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165 North Des Plaines Street-SI FL11-ID645, Unit SI FL11-ID645

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID1350
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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL8-ID1149

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8 E Huron St, Unit SI FL10-ID971

910N N Damen Ave

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846 N Hermitage Ave, Unit SI ID1379013P

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3266 N Clark St, Unit SI FL3-ID472

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL32-ID237

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180 N Jefferson St, Unit SI FL23-ID1334

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL31-ID450

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906 N Damen Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1379014P

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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL24-ID1194
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
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