
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,100 (135 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.


The Hedwig

The Pepperland

4654-56 N. Monticello Ave.

1125 W Oakdale Ave

5019-5021 W Lawrence Ave

5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Lake Street Lofts

Ivy at Ridgewood

Ivy at Greenwood
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Drexel Terrace

Windermere House

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park

Ivy Promenade

Randolph Tower City Apartments

The Blackwood

South Union

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

6922-24 N. Greenview Ave.
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2001 S State St

Ivy at Kimbark

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

600 N Lake Shore Dr

Ivy Greens

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

Maple Court

The Sutherland

The 1521 Sherwin
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1912 S Throop St

Ivy at Piccadilly

Ivy Hastings

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

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

Woodlawn Terrace

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

1666 Pratt

Ivy at Mason
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911 W. Oakdale Ave.

The Winthrop Place

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

Luella Court

Ivy at Harper

Ivy Terrace

7700 S Phillips Ave

Ivy Kenwood

Ivy Gayles

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes
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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 | $1,945 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,849 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,478 | $5,850 | $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 $4,738.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,993 square feet unit starting from $35,217 at 1307 N Bell 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 707 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

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.