
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $575 (889 Rentals) Page 7 of 18


3346 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

540 W Roscoe St

4417 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 19-B2

4036 N Ashland Ave, Unit 36-2E

820 W Waveland Ave, Unit #816-14

4555 Malden St

2842 N Orchard St, Unit #2842-13

4409 N Wolcott Ave, Unit #4419-B2

2842 N Orchard St, Unit 2842-13

535 W Arlington Pl, Unit #536-114

1337 N Dearborn St, Unit A06C

645 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit A03C

4032 N Ashland Ave, Unit 4036-2E

648 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit A05C

3335 W Diversey Ave, Unit 107

2009 W Argyle St

2844 N Orchard St, Unit 3

2420 N Kedzie Blvd

1164 N Dearborn St

1521 W Sherwin Ave

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

7645 N Sheridan Rd

811 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 3

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 4

2712 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 211

Pittsfield Apartments

813 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 817-202

2714 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 314

660 W Wrightwood Ave

2704 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 301
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 | $1,907 | $575 | $7,500 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,460 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,330 | $950 | $10,000+ |
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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 $805.
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 $639, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $6,737.
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 4,997 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 $451 which is $6,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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