Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (32 Rentals)

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Coeval
$2,084 - $5,628
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Coeval

51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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1401 S. State
$2,174 - $19,692
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1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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EMME
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$2,711 - $4,631
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$2,711 - $4,631

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$2,711 - $4,631
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EMME

165 N Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
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850 Lake Shore Drive
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

850 Lake Shore Drive

850 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60611
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The Max Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Max Apartments

5135 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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1666 Pratt
1 Bedroom Apartments

1666 Pratt

1666 W Pratt BlvdChicago, IL 60626
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Ivy Promenade
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Promenade

5447-5457 S Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
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Five Points Lakeview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Five Points Lakeview

3605 N Ravenswood AveChicago, IL 60613
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1611 W Division
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1611 W Division

1611 W Division StChicago, IL 60622
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Atwater Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atwater Apartments

355 E Ohio StChicago, IL 60611
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Looking for a rental near Chicago? These five cities offer excellent options! From small-town charm to excellent business options, you can't go wrong!

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Lincoln Park Mews
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Park Mews

1820 N Wells StChicago, IL 60614
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Park 205 Apartments
$2,422 - $5,343
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Park 205 Apartments

205 W Touhy AvePark Ridge, IL 60068
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The Lofts & Residences
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts & Residences

2100 Greenwood StEvanston, IL 60201
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Orion Arlington Lakes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orion Arlington Lakes

909 E Golf RdArlington Heights, IL 60005
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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 $3,012.

What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,109 square feet unit starting from $2,310 at Optima Old Orchard Woods.

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 633 sq ft.

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