
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,100 (457 Rentals) Page 3 of 10
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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235 W Van Buren St, Unit SI ID1306527P

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150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL7-ID1054

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8138 S Kedzie Ave, Unit SI ID1305902P

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL10-ID534

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225 N Elizabeth St, Unit SI FL20-ID1100

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL5-ID1138

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77 W Huron St, Unit SI FL20-ID1379

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5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit PL FL8-ID1160

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1401 S State St, Unit SI FL19-ID771
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1 E Delaware Pl, Unit SI FL8-ID1358

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1000 S Clark St, Unit SI FL20-ID988

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL11-ID561

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8138 S Kedzie Ave, Unit SI ID1306840P

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911 W School St, Unit SI FL3-ID472

2947 W Logan Blvd

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL9-ID556

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL33-ID164

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33 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI ID1031375P

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720 S Wells St, Unit SI ID1310546P
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2962 N Clybourn Ave, Unit SI ID1460102P

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234 W Polk St, Unit SI ID1310544P

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311 W Illinois St, Unit GO FL19-ID1135

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1401 S State St, Unit GO FL7-ID1018

3446 N Ozark Ave

2342 W Touhy Ave

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505 N State St, Unit SI FL27-ID1202

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL7-ID585

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505 N State St, Unit SI FL24-ID1005

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5536 S Richmond St, Unit SI ID1523228P
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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL20-ID1190

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340 E North Water St, Unit SI FL25-ID1001

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3450 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID717

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450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID986

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL22-ID160

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8 E Huron St, Unit SI FL10-ID971

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445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL40-ID407

1222 W Madison St, Unit 202

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720 S Wells St, Unit SI ID1310542P

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1519 W Superior St, Unit SI ID1255751P

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2340 N California Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1378

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8 E Huron St, Unit SI FL11-ID125

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637 N Wells St, Unit SI FL24-ID1194

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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit SI FL24-ID1195

505 N State St

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311 W Illinois St, Unit SI FL9-ID819

1222 W Madison St, Unit 511

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200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL11-ID878

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4319 N Central Ave, Unit SI ID1306758P

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1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1336
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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 | $1,942 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,835 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,180 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,031 | $750 | $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 $3,930.
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 $7,942 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 809 sq ft.
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