
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,500 (473 Rentals)
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


180 North Jefferson

Sentral Michigan Avenue

Arrive Michigan Avenue

Aspire Residences

NEMA Chicago

Luxe Logan Square
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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Exhibit on Superior

Next Apartments

City Hyde Park

Luxe on Madison

West77 Apartments

The Del Prado

JeffJack Apartments

Arrive South Loop

Regents Park
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Beachside Apartments

1001 South State

AMLI River North

Fisher Building Apartments

Addams Coliving

Arrive Streeterville

14 West Elm Apartments
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The Seneca Apartments

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Park View Apartments

Midpointe

Arrive LEX

Lake and Wells

The Alfred

Onni Fulton Market
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

Eleven40

Landmark West Loop

1401 S. State

1400 Wabash

820 Michigan by 3L Living

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

State and Grand
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,042 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,853 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,042 | $900 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,885 | $1,600 | $6,595 |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 $669.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $3,316.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 6,439 square feet unit starting from $2,151 at 369 Grand by Onni.
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 604 sq ft.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Written by: Sandy Baker
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