
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (457 Rentals) Page 8 of 10
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Maple Court

The 1521 Sherwin

Ivy Greens

600 N Lake Shore Dr

The Trilogy at Hyde Park

Ivy at Kimbark

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

6922-24 N. Greenview Ave.

Student | The Flats East West

South Union

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

Ivy Promenade

Drexel Terrace

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park

The Pepperland

Ivy at Greenwood

Ivy at Ridgewood

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue

The Bush Temple II

Lake Street Lofts

5019-5021 W Lawrence Ave

1125 W Oakdale Ave

1515 E. 54th Street

4654-56 N. Monticello Ave.

The Del Prado

The Hedwig

1412 N Ashland Ave

1611 W Division

Five Points Lakeview

5416-22 W Belmont Ave

5339-5345 S. Woodlawn Avenue

5325 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

3720 N. Ashland Avenue

4725 N Western

24 S Morgan Apartments

927 W. Irving Park

5335-5345 S. Kimbark Avenue

630 West Loop. Lake St. apartments

5752-58 N Winthrop Ave

Burnham Pointe

Beach House Chicago

1625 N Milwaukee

Park Fullerton by Reside

Atwater Apartments

1606 S Ashland Ave

1140 W 18th St

The Walton Residence
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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