
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (457 Rentals) Page 5 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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2324 N California Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1032031P

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736 N Throop St, Unit SI FL1-ID1515273P

33 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI ID1026689P

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1941 W Augusta Blvd, Unit SI ID1381284P

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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL18-ID1191

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200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL26-ID876

417 S Dearborn St

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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit PL FL23-ID1197

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730 W Couch Pl, Unit SI FL12-ID1367

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234 W Polk St, Unit SI ID1310544P

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801 S Western Ave, Unit SI ID1262785P

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL24-ID133

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8138 S Kedzie Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1546084P

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6044 N Winthrop Ave, Unit SI ID1377801P

225 N Columbus Dr, Unit GO FL43-ID1424

1543 N Claremont Ave

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1139 S Western Ave, Unit SI ID1496027P

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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID1054

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3437 N Lakewood Ave, Unit SI ID1026693P

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165 North Des Plaines Street-SI FL12-ID748, Unit SI FL12-ID748

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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL10-ID1147

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1 E Delaware Pl, Unit GO FL8-ID1358

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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL7-ID1145

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450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID718

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801 S Western Ave, Unit SI ID1497736P

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1210 S Indiana Ave, Unit PL FL34-ID1299

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL30-ID1392

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1249 W Madison St, Unit SI FL2-ID1322525P

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108 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID362

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730 W Couch Pl, Unit GO FL18-ID1365

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5441 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1620672P

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL10-ID534

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2805 W 83rd Pl, Unit SI ID1589223P

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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1064

1543 N Claremont Ave

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1049 N Lawler Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1607866P

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID213

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL8-ID254

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2344 W Polk St, Unit SI ID1253778P

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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit SI FL19-ID1199

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3161 N Cambridge Ave, Unit SI ID1042058P

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121 W Chestnut St, Unit SI FL13-ID1290

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505 N State St, Unit SI FL30-ID1010

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL31-ID959

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951 W Huron St, Unit SI ID1031380P

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951 W Huron St, Unit SI ID1031376P

3161 N Cambridge Ave

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL17-ID257

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1 E Delaware Pl, Unit SI FL14-ID1359
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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