
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $550 (877 Rentals) Page 5 of 18


2738 N. Pine Grove

1363-67 E. 53rd St.

6736 N Glenwood Ave

515 W. Barry

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625 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5

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744 W Belmont Ave, Unit K01J

2048 W Touhy Ave

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2747 N Spaulding Ave

2234 W Wilson Ave, Unit 211

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2777 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit S

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711 W Belmont Ave, Unit 504

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739 W Belmont Ave

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5863 N Kenmore Ave

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645 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit A03C

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 407

9101 S Beverly Blvd

1634 W Howard St

1546 W Jonquil Terrace

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Park View Apartments

430-446 W. Diversey

641 W. Aldine

828 W. Fullerton

Grace Shores

The Pavilion

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4857 N Damen Ave

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4950 W Berteau Ave, Unit 1

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6022 N Winthrop Ave

833 W Wolfram St, Unit A09C

5746 N Sheridan Rd

8136 S Kedzie Ave

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1806 S Jefferson St

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

1036 N. Dearborn

2630 N. Hampden Court

620 W. Belmont

211 E. Delaware

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2714 N Milwaukee Ave

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837 W Wolfram St

510 W Briar Pl

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3302 W Schubert Ave

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618 W Patterson, Unit 508

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822 W Waveland Ave, Unit A04C

2844 N Orchard St, Unit A09C

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit A02C

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 212

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

Loyola Beach Apartments

5326 N Winthrop Ave
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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 | $1,927 | $550 | $6,511 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,782 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,353 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,544 | $850 | $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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 6246 S. King Dr. which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,742.
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 5,548 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 $509 which is $7,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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