
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (574 Rentals) Page 6 of 12
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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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL40-ID407

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1543 N Claremont Ave, Unit SI ID1244946P

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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit SI FL19-ID1199

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6149 N Broadway, Unit SI FL4-ID1272

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6149 N Broadway, Unit SI FL5-ID1273

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL10-ID535

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347 W Chestnut St, Unit 1904

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347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2112

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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL6-ID1255

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1222 W Madison St, Unit 202

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1621 W Beach Ave, Unit SI ID1244913P

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2207 W 18th St, Unit SI ID1244930P

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712 N Willard Ct, Unit SI ID1244922P

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1909 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1244939P

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633 S LaSalle St, Unit SI ID1244951P

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2655 W Huron St, Unit SI ID1244914P

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1856 N Fairfield Ave, Unit SI ID1244918P

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL6-ID328

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1408 W Ohio St, Unit SI ID1244924P

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109 S Paulina St, Unit SI ID1244958P

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6214 N Magnolia Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1244931P

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2019 N Bingham St, Unit SI FL4-ID1244901P

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1122 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI ID1244961P

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200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL13-ID1168

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1122 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI ID1244948P

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215 W Lake St, Unit SI ID1029616P

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID808

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3723 S Giles Ave, Unit SI ID1228641P

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901 W Blackhawk St, Unit SI FL18-ID1029649P

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL3-ID750

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3161 N Cambridge Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1042057P

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3161 N Cambridge Ave, Unit SI ID1042058P

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901 W Blackhawk St, Unit SI FL24-ID1029653P

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1600 N Halsted St, Unit SI ID1035504P

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951 W Huron St, Unit SI ID1031380P

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1239

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33 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI ID1057424P

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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit SI FL24-ID1195

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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL18-ID1191

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45 E Chicago Ave, Unit SI ID1029614P

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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL22-ID1192

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL17-ID1184

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2022 W Warren Blvd, Unit SI ID1026696P

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2036 W Pierce Ave, Unit SI ID1026702P

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1243 W Madison St, Unit SI ID1026687P

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1243 W Madison St, Unit SI ID1026688P

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL5-ID1180

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33 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI ID1031375P
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,044 | $595 | $8,604 |
| Chicago Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,724 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,719 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,472 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,960 | $6,700 | $7,350 |
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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 $3,902.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,993 square feet unit starting from $23,027 at 1307 N Bell 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 715 sq ft.
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