
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,000 (298 Rentals) Page 3 of 6
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


1529 N Fremont St, Unit 310

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 309

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL10-ID522

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID1340

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330 S Wells St, Unit SI FL15-ID194

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL9-ID1371

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 217

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL24-ID406

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL33-ID581
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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID494

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 1906

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1049 W Lawrence Ave, Unit SI ID1060825P

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2112

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1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL10-ID1353

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL35-ID582

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 702

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL16-ID948

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL8-ID1307

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID205
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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID248

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180 N Jefferson St, Unit SI FL23-ID1334

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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1063

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 809

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL30-ID1017

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 916

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 1416

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL15-ID397

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL7-ID234
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1529 N Fremont St, Unit 404

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3450 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL12-ID374

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL11-ID751

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 304

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL31-ID450

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL6-ID1387

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL16-ID648

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL22-ID1014

513 S Damen Ave, Unit 2109

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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID761

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3450 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL6-ID375

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL7-ID805

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901 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1385

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL11-ID165

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226 S Hoyne Ave, Unit SI ID1255620P

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5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1158

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL22-ID549

901 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID1337

3443 W Flournoy St

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 1405
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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 | $1,960 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,912 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,607 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,236 | $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 $4,460.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 10,753 square feet unit starting from $9,100 at 1418 N Talman 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 763 sq ft.
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