
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (95 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Woodlawn Terrace

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

Ivy at Mason

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

1666 Pratt

The Winthrop Place

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

Luella Court
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Ivy at Harper

Ivy Terrace

7700 S Phillips Ave

Ivy Kenwood

Ivy Gayles

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

Ivy at Sylvan

Ivy at Carlson

Ivy at Fairfax
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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

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Ivy Tower
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Cypress Place

Huntington Square

Glen Oaks Commons

Pleasant Oak

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Orion Prospect

Elmhurst Terrace

Boulevard North Townhomes

Green Oaks Apartments
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Blue Station

2752 Hampton Pkwy, Unit GO FL1-ID956

4747 N Ronald St

Orion ParkView

ReNew Des Plaines North

996-1012 Main St

Riverwood Apartment Homes

Park Colony Apartments

Mansard Lane Apartments
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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 | $1,944 | $550 | $5,466 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,446 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,833 | $2,475 | $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 $3,818.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 10,753 square feet unit starting from $8,711 at 1418 N Talman Ave.
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 696 sq ft.
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