
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,000 (298 Rentals) Page 4 of 6
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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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL7-ID1331

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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL12-ID1343

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 1904

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL31-ID86

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1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL12-ID856

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL5-ID1412

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID808

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460 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID1351

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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL8-ID1149

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID804

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2506

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1239

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 1114

740 N Aberdeen St, Unit 307

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450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID202

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID394

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1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL16-ID1170

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1240

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL4-ID1406

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5600 N Sheridan Rd, Unit SI FL14-ID919

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL8-ID1281

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200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL17-ID620

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200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL15-ID619

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL5-ID304

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5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1159

1606 S Ashland Ave

Solstice on the Park

City Hyde Park

1625 N Milwaukee

24 S Morgan Apartments

927 W. Irving Park

630 West Loop. Lake St. apartments

5752-58 N Winthrop Ave

Atwater Apartments

Burnham Pointe

3720 N. Ashland Avenue

Luxe on Chicago

5339-5345 S. Woodlawn Avenue

5416-22 W Belmont Ave

1611 W Division

1412 N Ashland Ave

The Bush Temple II

The Hedwig

The Pepperland

4654-56 N. Monticello Ave.

1125 W Oakdale Ave

5019-5021 W Lawrence Ave
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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.
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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