
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (524 Rentals) Page 8 of 11
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


1856 N Fairfield Ave

637 N Wells St

3437 N Lakewood Ave

2042 W Pierce Ave

12 Months
Luxury spectacular view

12 Months
1323 E. 57th St

12 Months
5429 S. Woodlawn Avenue

12 Months
5508 S. Cornell Avenue

12 Months
600 N Lake Shore Dr

12 Months
South Union

8 Months
1625 N Milwaukee

12 Months
Lake Shore Condominium

12 Months
850 Lake Shore Drive

3 Months, 12 Months
Beach House Chicago

12 Months
1048 W Waveland Ave

12 Months
Storage, steps from Blue Line and Logan Sq

4 Months, 15 Months
Shorewind Court Apartments

12 Months
Ivy Tower

12 Months
12157 S Michigan Ave

12 Months
The Max Apartments

12 Months
2600 W. Logan Blvd

12 Months
1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

12 Months, 15 Months, 24 Months
Ivy Dorchester

12 Months, 14 Months
Ivy Dickens

12 Months
Luxe on Chicago

12 Months, 14 Months
Ivy Villas

12 Months, 16 Months, 24 Months
Ivy at Shelbyrne

12 Months
6011 N Kenmore St

12 Months, 14 Months, 24 Months
Ivy at Fairfax

12 Months, 13 Months
Ivy at Sylvan

12 Months
7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

12 Months, 14 Months
Ivy Gayles

12 Months, 14 Months, 24 Months
Ivy Kenwood

12 Months
7700 S Phillips Ave

12 Months, 14 Months, 24 Months
Ivy at Carlson

12 Months, 14 Months, 24 Months
Ivy Terrace

12 Months, 14 Months
Ivy at Harper

12 Months
Luella Court

12 Months
1662 W. Farwell Ave.

6 Months, 12 Months
The Winthrop Place

12 Months
1666 Pratt

12 Months
911 W. Oakdale Ave.

6 Months, 7 Months, 12 Months, 15 Months, 18 Months
Ivy at Mason

3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 7 Months, 9 Months, 11 M
5500 S. Cornell Avenue

3 Months, 12 Months
The Vivian

12 Months
2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

12 Months
2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

30 Months
Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

12 Months, 14 Months, 24 Months
Ivy Hastings
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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 | $2,056 | $595 | $9,999 |
| Chicago Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $640 | $9,168 |
| Chicago Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,445 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,894 | $7,000 | $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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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