
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,500 (335 Rentals) Page 5 of 7
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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5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL8-ID1160

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1240

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1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL10-ID1353

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1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL16-ID1170

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349

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1210 S Indiana Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1328

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL20-ID550

1515 N Fremont St

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL6-ID806

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1515 N Fremont St, Unit GO FL6-ID1283

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL5-ID1412

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL3-ID1400

Beach House Chicago

Park Fullerton by Reside

4725 N Western Ave

24 S Morgan Apartments

Solstice on the Park

1606 S Ashland Ave

City Hyde Park

1625 N Milwaukee

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Burnham Pointe

Atwater Apartments

5752 N Winthrop

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.

Windermere House

1125 W Oakdale Ave

5019-5021 W Lawrence Ave

Lake Street Lofts

5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Ivy at Greenwood

Ivy at Ridgewood

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park

Ivy Promenade

The Blackwood

South Union

Student | The Flats East West

Drexel Terrace

6922-24 N. Greenview 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 | $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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