
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (457 Rentals) Page 4 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-ID1405

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID1347

61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1398

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL22-ID160

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit GO FL12-ID297

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2149 W Division St, Unit SI FL3-ID1379029P

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2149 W Division St, Unit SI FL3-ID1379070P

8 E Huron St

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL12-ID1348

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1418 N Talman Ave, Unit SI ID1026698P

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL5-ID1138

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1372

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL15-ID1022

4840 S Evans Ave

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5050 North Broadway-SI FL3-ID380, Unit SI FL3-ID380

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740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL11-ID1086

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906 N Damen Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1511813P

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720 S Wells St, Unit SI ID1310542P

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450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID986

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218 E Grand Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID1150

3161 N Cambridge Ave

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL37-ID436

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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL22-ID1192

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200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL13-ID1168

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5050 North Broadway-SI FL4-ID383, Unit SI FL4-ID383

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL13-ID586

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720 S Wells St, Unit SI ID1310546P

4834 S Michigan Ave

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730 W Couch Pl, Unit SI FL21-ID780

311 W Illinois St, Unit GO FL8-ID128

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1401 S State St, Unit SI FL22-ID770

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109 S Paulina St, Unit SI ID1244958P

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3723 S Giles Ave, Unit SI ID1228643P

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2207 W 18th St, Unit SI ID1296498P

311 W Illinois St, Unit PL FL12-ID821

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505 N State St, Unit SI FL28-ID1006

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3723 S Giles Ave, Unit SI ID1228641P

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL17-ID108

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL40-ID407

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1 E Delaware Pl, Unit SI FL9-ID1360

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1900 W 17th St, Unit SI ID1244928P

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL12-ID540

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5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID1160

417 S Dearborn St

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2344 W Polk St, Unit SI ID1253893P

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1408 W Ohio St, Unit SI ID1573406P

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2021 W Dickens Ave, Unit SI ID1560809P

8138 S Kedzie Ave

225 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL Local Guide

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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