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Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

property at 2344 W Polk St

$4,608 - $4,873

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$4,873

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$4,873

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 21

2344 W Polk St

ChicagoIL60612
property at 220 N Laporte Ave

$10,063

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$10,063

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$10,063

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

220 N Laporte Ave

ChicagoIL60644
property at 1139 S Western Ave

$3,947

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$3,947

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$3,947

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 30

1139 S Western Ave

ChicagoIL60612
property at 8318 S Burnham Ave

$1,935

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$1,935

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$1,935

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 3

8318 S Burnham Ave

ChicagoIL60617
property at 3443 W Flournoy St

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

3443 W Flournoy St

ChicagoIL60624
property at 417 S Dearborn St

$3,328

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$3,328

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$3,328

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 23

417 S Dearborn St

ChicagoIL60605
property at 4327 N Western Ave

$6,576

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$6,576

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$6,576

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 12

4327 N Western Ave

ChicagoIL60618
property at 17 S Wabash Ave

$6,529 - $9,044

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$6,529

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$6,529

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 20

17 S Wabash Ave

ChicagoIL60603
property at 2149 W Division St

$3,414

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$3,414

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$3,414

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 12

2149 W Division St

ChicagoIL60622
property at 215 W Lake St

$6,653 - $9,240

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$6,680

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$6,680

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 12

215 W Lake St

ChicagoIL60606
property at 1243 W Madison St

$5,884 - $7,312

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$5,884

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$5,884

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 12

1243 W Madison St

ChicagoIL60607
property at 445 E Ohio St

$2,540

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$2,540

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$2,540

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 2

445 E Ohio St

ChicagoIL60611
property at 6214 N Magnolia Ave

$6,576

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$6,576

Total Monthly Price
$6,576

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 13

6214 N Magnolia Ave

ChicagoIL60660

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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 $3,811.

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 $15,871 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 777 sq ft.

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