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The Windale
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The Windale

6019 N Winthrop AveChicago, IL 60660
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Woodlawn Terrace
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Woodlawn Terrace

4726-4740 S Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
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1504 N Dearborn Pkwy
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1504 N Dearborn Pkwy

1504 N Dearborn PkyChicago, IL 60610
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2046 N. Orleans
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2046 N. Orleans

2046 N Orleans StChicago, IL 60614
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Jackson Park Terrace
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Jackson Park Terrace

6040 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60637
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Sheridan Courts
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Sheridan Courts

4116-4136 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60613
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Scotland Yard
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Scotland Yard

4215-4265 N Broadway StChicago, IL 60613
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5314 N Damen Ave
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5314 N Damen Ave

5314 N Damen AveChicago, IL 60625
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1338 W Argyle
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1338 W Argyle

1338-1354 W Argyle StChicago, IL 60640
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450 W. Melrose
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450 W. Melrose

450 W Melrose StChicago, IL 60657
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4606 N. Hermitage
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4606 N. Hermitage

4606 N Hermitage AveChicago, IL 60640
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5651 N Miltimore Ave
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5651 N Miltimore Ave

5651 N Miltimore AveChicago, IL 60646
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625 W Wrightwood
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625 W Wrightwood

625 W WrightwoodChicago, IL 60614
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536 W. Addison
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536 W. Addison

536 W Addison StChicago, IL 60613
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Everett Hyde Park
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Everett Hyde Park

5501-5527 S Everett AveChicago, IL 60637
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The Schoolhouse
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The Schoolhouse

4641 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60640
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701 W Brompton
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701 W Brompton

701 W Brompton AveChicago, IL 60657
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1325 W Wilson
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1325 W Wilson

1325 W Wilson AveChicago, IL 60640
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6006 N Kenmore Ave
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6006 N Kenmore Ave

6006 N Kenmore AveChicago, IL 60660
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5501 S. Cornell
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5501 S. Cornell

5501 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60637
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420 W. Melrose St.
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420 W. Melrose St.

420 W Melrose StChicago, IL 60657
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629 W. Deming
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629 W. Deming

629 W Deming PlChicago, IL 60614
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742 W. Fullerton
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742 W. Fullerton

742 W Fullerton AveChicago, IL 60614
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6710 N Sheridan
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6710 N Sheridan

6710 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60626
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839 Diversey
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839 Diversey

839 W Diversey PkyChicago, IL 60614
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chicago?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chicago is under $735.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?

The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,546.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chicago?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,541 regular apartments in Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chicago?

Cheap apartments in Chicago have an average cost of $492 which is $7,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.