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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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12157 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

12157 S Michigan Ave

12157 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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Ivy Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Tower

5455 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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Pleasant Oak
$1,350 - $1,545

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,545

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,545
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pleasant Oak

212 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Orion Prospect
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$1,336 - $3,394

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Base Rent$1,336 - $3,394

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Orion Prospect

475 W Enterprise DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Orion ParkView
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orion ParkView

1821 W Golf RdMount Prospect, IL 60056
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996-1012 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

996-1012 Main St

996-1012 Main StEvanston, IL 60202
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The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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Park Colony Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Colony Apartments

9350 Congress RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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Mansard Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mansard Lane Apartments

1713-1725 W Mansard LnMount Prospect, IL 60056
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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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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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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.