
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (127 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.


Drexel Terrace

Ivy Promenade

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments

South Union

Student | The Flats East West

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

6922-24 N. Greenview Ave.

Ivy at Kimbark
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1351 W. Touhy Ave.

The Trilogy at Hyde Park

600 N Lake Shore Dr

Ivy Greens

The 1521 Sherwin

Maple Court

4128-34 W. Addison St. / 3601-03 N. Kedvale Ave

5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

1912 S Throop St

Ivy at Piccadilly
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Ivy Hastings

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

The Vivian

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

Ivy at Mason

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

1666 Pratt

The Winthrop Place
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1662 W. Farwell Ave.

Luella Court

Ivy at Harper

Ivy Terrace

Ivy at Carlson

7700 S Phillips Ave

Ivy Kenwood

Ivy Gayles

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

Ivy at Sylvan
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Ivy at Fairfax

Ivy at Shelbyrne

6011 N Kenmore St

Ivy Villas

Luxe on Chicago

Ivy Dickens

Ivy Dorchester

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

2600 W. Logan Blvd

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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 | $2,086 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,294 | $1,795 | $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 $712.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $3,817.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,109 square feet unit starting from $2,165 at Optima Old Orchard Woods.
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 749 sq ft.
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