
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,700 (534 Rentals) Page 2 of 11
Rental terms in Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


1400 Wabash

The Del Prado

820 Michigan by 3L Living

2340 N California Ave, Unit FL5-ID479

Windermere House

Fisher Building Apartments

The Bush Temple

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago
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5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

2101 Michigan

Regents Park

5415 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Beachside Apartments

1522 N La Salle Dr

2Sisters Apartments
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Canterbury Court Apartments

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Vue53

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments

Madison Park Apartments

Scholars Corner Apartments

Algonquin Apartments

5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

The 808 Cleveland

14 West Elm Apartments

Gramercy Row Apartments

Park View Apartments
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Beachwalk Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

The Victorian Apartments

Drexel Grand

Times Square Apartments

The Versailles Apartments

7251 at Waters Edge Apartment Homes

Park Wellington Apartments

Addams Coliving

The Flamingo Apartments

Woodlawn Terrace

The Annabelle Apartments

Museum Walk Apartments

Oglesby Towers Apartments

The Vivian

Plaisance Apartments

Student | The Flats East West

Woodlawn House Apartments
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 | $2,065 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $720 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,285 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,495 | $4,795 | $5,995 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $639.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chicago is $3,172.
What is the largest Short-term Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,555 square feet unit starting from $2,379 at Parkline Chicago.
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 530 sq ft.
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