
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $575 (963 Rentals) Page 2 of 20


1068 W Catalpa Ave, Unit #201

4725 W Fullerton Ave, Unit Studio

1743 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit M05B

1820 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit S

3659 W Eddy St
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6250 N Winthrop Ave

1108 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #314

6233 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #613

4137 N Keystone Ave, Unit #102
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Dearborn Plaza

Plaisance Apartments

Oglesby Towers Apartments

The Onyx on Sheridan

5708 N Winthrop Ave, Unit A01C

The Annabelle Apartments

Winthrop Place

Prairie Shores

930 W. Winona

4635 N Paulina St, Unit #4631-109

Greenview Apartments

5240 N Winthrop Ave

Times Square Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

4751 N Monticello Ave

2401 W Balmoral Ave

7722 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 3C

7724 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 1B
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,873 | $575 | $8,000 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,887 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $788 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,967 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,750 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,855 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $5,976.
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 3,382 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 $466 which is $5,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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