
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $550 (846 Rentals) Page 5 of 17


The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

1036 N. Dearborn

2630 N. Hampden Court

443 Wrightwood

2256 N. Cleveland

644 W. Surf

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3817 N Fremont St, Unit #406, Unit #406

510 W Briar Pl

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546 W Wellington Ave, Unit A02C, Unit A02C

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503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 7k, Unit 7k

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501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #3J, Unit #3J

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6910 N Ravenswood Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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515 W Belmont Ave

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837 W Wolfram St

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

430-446 W. Diversey

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

5326 N Winthrop Ave

663 W Grace St, Unit 403

744 W Gordon Terrace

1609 W Sherwin Ave

Gramercy Row Apartments

520-28 W. Surf St.

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6022 N Winthrop Ave

1164 N Dearborn

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4224 N Paulina St, Unit A08C, Unit A08C

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645 W Barry Ave, Unit A01C, Unit A01C

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623 W Patterson Ave, Unit A07C, Unit A07C

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618 W Patterson, Unit 508, Unit 508

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4333 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 4333 N Wolcott, Unit 4333 N Wolcott

Hyde Park West

Dearborn North

768 W. Jackson

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1136 N La Salle Dr

512-20 W. Cornelia

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6142 N Kenmore Ave, Unit Unit 504,, Unit Unit 504,

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

211 E. Delaware

18 E. Elm

924 W Newport Ave

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

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5415 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 4703, Unit 4703

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5415 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 4703, Unit 4703

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832 W Wolfram St, Unit 837-102, Unit 837-102

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1110 W George St, Unit 7C, Unit 7C

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512 W Arlington Pl, Unit 2C, Unit 2C

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512 W Arlington Pl, Unit #114, Unit #114

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1100 W George St, Unit #203, Unit #203

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4342 N Damen Ave, Unit Z00A, Unit Z00A
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 | $1,928 | $550 | $5,326 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,983 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,907 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,423 | $1,405 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,156 | $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 $735.
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 $7,746.
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 4,549 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 $491 which is $7,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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