
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $600 (797 Rentals) Page 4 of 16


Beachwalk Apartments

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1049 W. Oakdale

Clarendon Shores

Hollywood Beach

Ellis Court

1036 N. Dearborn

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5847 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 1

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833 W Wolfram St, Unit A09C

4204 N Kimball Ave

8136 S Kedzie Ave

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

Wyndham Apartments

434 Wellington

25 E. Delaware

768 W. Jackson

2630 N. Hampden Court

443 Wrightwood

511 W Melrose St, Unit 311

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4512 N Damen Ave, Unit J02P

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4542 N Damen Ave, Unit 412

739 W Belmont Ave, Unit 308

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1948 W Wilson Ave

1546 W Jonquil Terrace

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5011 N Damen Ave, Unit #7

5021 N Damen Ave, Unit 2

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245 W North Ave, Unit 108

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4552 N Damen Ave, Unit J01W

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1100 W George St, Unit #005

430-446 W. Diversey

Grace Street Towers

The Wilson Club

5326 N Winthrop Ave

The Hazelton

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6341 N Magnolia Ave, Unit STUDIO

2315 N Mango Ave

6141 N Hermitage Ave

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1609 W Sherwin Ave

Berteau Manor

520-28 W. Surf St.

5405-5407 S. Woodlawn Avenue

644 W. Surf

Dearborn North

Hyde Park West

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4224 N Paulina St, Unit A08C

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645 W Barry Ave, Unit A01C

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3817 N Fremont St, Unit #303

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915 W Oakdale Ave, Unit F1

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St
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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 | $2,025 | $600 | $9,700 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $600 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,860 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,106 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,999 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,298 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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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 $724.
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 $7,242.
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 3,188 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 $516 which is $6,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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