
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,600 (216 Rentals) Page 4 of 5
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

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

Woodlawn Terrace

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

Ivy at Mason

1666 Pratt

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

Ivy at Sylvan

Ivy at Carlson

Ivy at Fairfax

6011 N Kenmore St

Ivy at Shelbyrne

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

Total Monthly Price
Optima Old Orchard Woods

The Park Evanston

Elmhurst 255

River 595

Central Park East

7538 Lawrence

Aria Luxury Apartments

Huntington Square

Glen Oaks Commons

Cypress Place

Ronald & Gunnison

Boulevard North Townhomes

Elmhurst Terrace

Green Oaks Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Orion Prospect

Pleasant Oak

Blue Station

Total Monthly Price
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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 | $1,931 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,684 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,915 | $4,150 | $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 $4,057.
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 $35,008 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 637 sq ft.
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