
Short Term Lease Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (135 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


1529 N Fremont St, Unit 411

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 409

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555 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI ID1504154P

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID648

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL4-ID1408

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1396

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL6-ID1283

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID205

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID1387
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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID1350

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL27-ID1161

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

740 N Aberdeen St, Unit 307

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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID761

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL24-ID406

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL37-ID436

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL31-ID450
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450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID202

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID394

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL7-ID305

17 S Wabash Ave

600 N Lake Shore Dr

5508 S. Cornell Avenue

850 Lake Shore Drive

Lake Shore Condominium

1625 N Milwaukee

6011 N Kenmore St
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2600 W. Logan Blvd

Ivy Tower

Ivy Dickens

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

Ivy at Carlson

Ivy Dorchester

Ivy Kenwood

Ivy at Harper

Ivy at Fairfax

The Winthrop Place
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Ivy at Sylvan

Ivy at Shelbyrne

Ivy Gayles

Ivy Terrace

Ivy at Mason

Ivy Villas

The 1521 Sherwin

The Max Apartments

The Vivian

5300 S. Drexel Avenue
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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 | $2,056 | $595 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $640 | $9,168 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,445 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,894 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Chicago is at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Chicago is $2,056.
What is the largest available Studio Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 932 square feet unit starting from $2,732 at Cobbler Square Lofts.
What is the average size for Chicago Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Chicago is currently 492 sq ft.
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