
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,300 (54 Rentals)
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Winthrop Manor

Park View Apartments

Winthrop Terrace

The Vivian

Luxury Student Housing at Leavitt Place

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

Shorewind Apartments

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

12157 S Michigan Ave
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5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

Total Monthly Price
1415 E 52nd St, Unit 3 - Rooms for Rent

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

1912 S Throop St

Ivy at Piccadilly

Ivy Hastings

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave
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5500 S. Cornell Avenue

Woodlawn Terrace

Ivy at Mason

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

1666 Pratt

The Winthrop Place

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

Luella Court

Ivy at Harper

Ivy Terrace
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7700 S Phillips Ave

Ivy Kenwood

Ivy Gayles

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

Ivy at Sylvan

Ivy at Carlson

Ivy at Fairfax

6011 N Kenmore St

Ivy at Shelbyrne

Ivy Villas
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Ivy Dickens

Ivy Dorchester

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

2600 W. Logan Blvd

The Max Apartments

Ivy Tower

Shorewind Court Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Orion Prospect

Blue Station

ReNew Des Plaines North
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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 | $1,981 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,618 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Chicago is at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $684.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $3,784.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,498 square feet unit starting from $20,204 at 2130 W Washington Blvd.
What is the average size for Chicago Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Chicago is currently at 681 sq ft.
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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers
Written by: Nicole Harms
Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.