
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (115 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.


Ivy Promenade

South Union

Student | The Flats East West

6922-24 N. Greenview Ave.

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

Ivy at Kimbark

600 N Lake Shore Dr

Ivy Greens
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The 1521 Sherwin

Maple Court

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

5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

Drexel Terrace

1912 S Throop St

Ivy at Piccadilly

Ivy Hastings

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.
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2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

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

Ivy at Shelbyrne

6011 N Kenmore St

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

Shorewind Court Apartments

Huntington Square

Glen Oaks Commons

Cypress Place

Ronald & Gunnison
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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 | $2,026 | $595 | $4,966 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,673 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,684 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,879 | $6,790 | $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 $3,363.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 4,499 square feet unit starting from $8,381 at 1856 N Fairfield 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 713 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.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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From Lake Shore Drive to the O’Hare Airport, the city of Chicago is a study in diversity, resilience, and culture.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.