
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $595 (769 Rentals) Page 4 of 16


5909 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 5

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517 W Belmont Ave, Unit J02W

1600 W Granville Ave

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

The Sutherland

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515 W. Briar

641 W. Aldine

434 Wellington

18 E. Elm
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3257-3267 W. Wrightwood Ave

2256 N. Cleveland

2737 N Spaulding Ave

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4828 N Damen Ave, Unit J06W

1742 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit 403

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2733 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit S

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4542 N Damen Ave, Unit A03C

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1100 W George St, Unit #107

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737 W Belmont Ave, Unit 3
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948 W Cuyler Ave, Unit 115

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4751 N Paulina St, Unit K00J

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643 W Belmont Ave, Unit K06J

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603 W Wellington Ave, Unit #207

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727 W Belmont Ave, Unit J02W

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701 W Belmont Ave, Unit #407

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727 W Belmont Ave, Unit #511

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1329 W Wilson Ave, Unit 607

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3118 N Central Park Ave, Unit 1st Rear

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6328 N Magnolia Ave, Unit J01P

The Hazelton

5326 N Winthrop Ave

The Wilson Club

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2630 N. Hampden Court

Berteau Manor

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

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441 W. Barry

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL4-ID1408

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6755 N Sheridan Rd

4614 N Paulina

443 Wrightwood

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

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2825 N Burling St, Unit #104

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6142 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 504,

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430-446 W. Diversey

Grace Shores

644 W. Surf

520-28 W. Surf St.

1164 N Dearborn

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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 | $2,036 | $595 | $5,929 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,940 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,839 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,917 | $7,000 | $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 $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $2,302.
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 2,414 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 $452 which is $1,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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