
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (658 Rentals) Page 3 of 14
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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417 S Dearborn St, Unit SI ID1521506P

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220 N Laporte Ave, Unit SI ID1306380P

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3443 W Flournoy St, Unit SI ID1385611P

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6210 S Evans Ave, Unit SI ID1306921P

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2238 N Geneva Terrace, Unit SI ID1306104P

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2148 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI ID1306858P

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5436 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI ID1306477P

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4327 N Western Ave, Unit SI ID1047957P

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1519 W Superior St, Unit SI ID1255751P
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4829 S Forrestville Ave, Unit SI ID1306572P

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4642 W Montana St, Unit SI ID1306856P

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4727 N Kiona Ave, Unit SI ID1306596P

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1240

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505 N State St, Unit SI FL20-ID1143

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4319 N Central Ave, Unit SI ID1306758P

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8138 S Kedzie Ave, Unit SI ID1305902P

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736 N Throop St, Unit SI ID1514880P

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417 S Dearborn St, Unit SI ID1521522P

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330 S Wells St, Unit SI FL15-ID194
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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL12-ID1343

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL11-ID751

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226 S Hoyne Ave, Unit SI ID1255618P

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 310

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 309

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 411

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 215

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID285

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 304

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 404
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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 217

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 409

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 315

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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 415

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3450 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL12-ID374

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423 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL3-ID1393

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8128 S King Dr, Unit SI ID1298094P

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906 N Damen Ave, Unit SI ID1511813P

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347 W Chestnut St, Unit 1313

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17 S Wabash Ave, Unit SI ID1504151P

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL7-ID234

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555 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI ID1504155P

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555 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI ID1504153P

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555 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI ID1504152P

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17 S Wabash Ave, Unit SI ID1504149P

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17 S Wabash Ave, Unit SI ID1504150P

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL8-ID1281

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL5-ID1415

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555 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI ID1504154P

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17 S Wabash Ave, Unit SI ID1504148P
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,951 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $520 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,737 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,769 | $1,405 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,935 | $750 | $9,733 |
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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 $4,048.
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 $28,519 at 2630 S Throop St.
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 660 sq ft.
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