
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,600 (112 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


2001 S State St

Ivy at Kimbark

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

East Park Tower

600 N Lake Shore Dr

Maple Court

768 W. Jackson

Ivy Greens

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard
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4128-34 W. Addison St. / 3601-03 N. Kedvale Ave

The Sutherland

1521 W Sherwin Ave

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

1666 Pratt
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911 W. Oakdale Ave.

Ivy at Mason

Winthrop 5710

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

Luella Court

Ivy at Harper

Ivy Terrace

7700 S Phillips Ave

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

Ivy Kenwood
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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

Ivy Dickens

Ivy Dorchester

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

2600 W. Logan Blvd

The Max Apartments

Ivy Tower

12157 S Michigan Ave

Shorewind Court Apartments

Huntington Square

Glen Oaks Commons

Boulevard North Townhomes

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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 | $1,968 | $575 | $5,295 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,688 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,210 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,397 | $2,925 | $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 5748 Blackstone By 3L Living listed at $688.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $3,461.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,555 square feet unit starting from $2,501 at Parkline Chicago.
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 625 sq ft.
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