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Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Drexel Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Terrace

5043-5045 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60615
Corporate Housing
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Ivy Promenade
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Promenade

5447-5457 S Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
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South Union
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Union

12756 S Union AveChicago, IL 60628
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5300 S. Drexel Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

5300-5304 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60615
Corporate Housing
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Ivy at Kimbark
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Kimbark

5428-5432 S Kimbark AveChicago, IL 60615

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Trilogy at Hyde Park

1310-1316 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
Corporate Housing
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600 N Lake Shore Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

600 N Lake Shore Dr

600 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60611
Furnished
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Ivy Greens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Greens

5439-5445 S Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
Student Housing
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The 1521 Sherwin
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The 1521 Sherwin

1521 W Sherwin AveChicago, IL 60626
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Maple Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court

1120-1126 E 47th StChicago, IL 60653
Corporate Housing
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1912 S Throop St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1912 S Throop St

1912 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
Corporate Housing
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Ivy at Piccadilly
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Piccadilly

5107 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615

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Ivy Hastings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Hastings

5125 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
Student Housing
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2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

2103-2123 W Berwyn AveChicago, IL 60625
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The Vivian
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Vivian

6807 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60626
Corporate Housing
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5500 S. Cornell Avenue
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

5493 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60637
Corporate Housing
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Ivy at Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Mason

1215 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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911 W. Oakdale Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

910-918 W Oakdale AveChicago, IL 60657
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1666 Pratt
1 Bedroom Apartments

1666 Pratt

1666 W Pratt BlvdChicago, IL 60626
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The Winthrop Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop Place

5710 N WinthropChicago, IL 60660
  • Utilities Included

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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1662 W. Farwell Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

1662-1664 W Farwell AveChicago, IL 60626
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Luella Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Luella Court

8000 S Luella AveChicago, IL 60617
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Ivy at Harper
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Harper

5345 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Terrace

5140 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Carlson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carlson

1401 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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7700 S Phillips Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

7700 S Phillips Ave

7700 S Phillips AveChicago, IL 60649
Senior Living
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Ivy Kenwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Kenwood

5220 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Gayles
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Gayles

5316 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Sylvan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Sylvan

5532 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60637

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Ivy at Fairfax
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Fairfax

1369 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Shelbyrne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Shelbyrne

5110 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
Student Housing
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6011 N Kenmore St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6011 N Kenmore St

6011 N Kenmore StChicago, IL 60660
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Ivy Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Villas

5514 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60637
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Luxe on Chicago
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Luxe on Chicago

1838 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60622
Corporate Housing
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Ivy Dickens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Dickens

5330 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Dorchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Dorchester

5118 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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2600 W. Logan Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2600 W. Logan Blvd

2612 W Logan BlvdChicago, IL 60647
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The Max Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Max Apartments

5135 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
  • Utilities Included

When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

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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.

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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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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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.