
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (526 Rentals) Page 4 of 11
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


513 S Damen Ave, Unit 401

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit GO FL9-ID1350

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411 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1036

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1372

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340 E North Water St, Unit SI FL42-ID998

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL7-ID533

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 1205

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5050 N Broadway, Unit GO FL3-ID380

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 709

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 909

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 1601

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676 N La Salle Dr, Unit SI FL3-ID440

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL3-ID750

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2869 W 21st St, Unit SI FL2-ID1508015P

5601 S Sacramento Ave

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit PL FL22-ID1286

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL11-ID1266

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL14-ID211

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1519 W Superior St, Unit SI ID1255750P

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676 N La Salle Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID895

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740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL11-ID1086

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2339 N California Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1032031P

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL19-ID1133

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL37-ID436

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL17-ID1184

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1454 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL9-ID1306

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1454 W Randolph St, Unit PL FL8-ID1305

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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL5-ID1253

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 215

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751 N Hudson Ave, Unit GO FL4-ID1037

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 315

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 415

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1401 S State St, Unit SI FL7-ID1018

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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL6-ID1255

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730 W Couch Pl, Unit SI FL21-ID780

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL5-ID289

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL9-ID1132

1313 W Randolph St

1110 S Western Ave

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2021 W Dickens Ave, Unit SI ID1560809P

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200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL13-ID1168

1519 W Superior St

1222 W Madison St, Unit 302

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8 E Huron St, Unit SI FL10-ID971

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911 W School St, Unit SI FL1-ID944

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID802

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300 N Canal St, Unit SI FL17-ID1389

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300 N Canal St, Unit SI FL4-ID1388

1222 W Madison St, Unit 511
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 | $2,020 | $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.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.