
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,300 (154 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

Woodlawn Terrace

1666 Pratt

Ivy at Mason

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

The Winthrop Place

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

Luella Court
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Ivy at Harper

Ivy Terrace

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
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6011 N Kenmore St

Ivy Villas

Ivy Dickens

Ivy Dorchester

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

2600 W. Logan Blvd

The Max Apartments

Ivy Tower

Shorewind Court Apartments

River 595
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7538 Lawrence

Tapestry Station Apartments

Glen Oaks Commons

Huntington Square

Cypress Place

Ronald & Gunnison

Elmhurst Terrace

Boulevard North Townhomes

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Orion Prospect

Green Oaks Apartments
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Pleasant Oak

Blue Station

Furnished Studio-Chicago - O'Hare - North

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2740 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID520

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2752 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID956

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2752 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL2-ID953

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2762 Hampton Pkwy, Unit SI FL1-ID521

The Grove Residences

Orion ParkView

ReNew Des Plaines North
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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 | $2,024 | $595 | $4,856 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,571 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,391 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,670 | $6,700 | $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 $2,911.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,267 square feet unit starting from $2,894 at State and Grand.
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 571 sq ft.
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