Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $532 (1,099 Rentals)Page 4 of 22

1409 W Diversey Pkwy

948 W Cuyler Ave

534 W. Wellington Ave

4445 N Damen Ave

5710 N Winthrop Ave

7328 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 504

3248 N Pulaski Rd, Unit 212

4241 Kenmore Apartments

Gramercy Row Apartments

4700 Lake Park Apartments

5722 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 511

525 W Belmont Ave, Unit M08B

535 W Belmont Ave, Unit M06B

501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #3F

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 505-2F

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit #505-3I

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 3j

503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 2L

4854 N Damen Ave

4634 N Paulina St

4851 N Damen Ave

4635 N Paulina St, Unit 108

2500 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 1B

The Edison

5451 S Cornell Ave

4871 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 322

596 W Hawthorne

1367 E 53rd St

2536 N Sawyer Ave

1515 W Morse Ave

1360 W Touhy Ave

4832 N Damen Ave

5206 S Harper Ave

1367 E 53rd St

1367 E 53rd St

4854 N Damen Ave

4831 N Damen Ave, Unit 307

750 W Cornelia Ave

4909 N Glenwood Ave

1515 W Morse Ave

1515 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,056 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,779 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,154 | $925 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $1,600 | $6,595 |
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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 $795.
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 $3,248.
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 2,581 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 $398 which is $2,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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