
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,100 (457 Rentals) Page 4 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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225 N Columbus Dr, Unit PL FL23-ID1197

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300 N Canal St, Unit SI FL4-ID1388

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200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL20-ID875

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200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL4-ID1151

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1 E Delaware Pl, Unit SI FL9-ID1360

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5600 N Sheridan Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID1085

939 W Washington Blvd

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911 W School St, Unit SI FL1-ID944

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300 N Canal St, Unit SI FL17-ID1389

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812 W Adams St, Unit PL FL6-ID1255

1222 W Madison St, Unit 302

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1519 W Superior St, Unit SI ID1255745P

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5600 N Sheridan Rd, Unit SI FL18-ID1321

1841 N Mozart St

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1313 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL3-ID1262

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit PL FL22-ID1286

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2339 N California Ave, Unit SI ID1032031P

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200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL8-ID622

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL3-ID750

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535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL7-ID1150

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5050 N Broadway, Unit SI FL3-ID380

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730 W Couch Pl, Unit SI FL21-ID780

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 415

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 315

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5050 N Broadway, Unit GO FL4-ID383

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751 N Hudson Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1037

1529 N Fremont St, Unit 215

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL5-ID289

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10508 S Claremont Ave, Unit SI ID1305927P

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180 N Jefferson St, Unit SI FL6-ID1216

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL10-ID1370

2814 W 21st Pl

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL10-ID643

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1454 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL9-ID1306

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1454 W Randolph St, Unit GO FL8-ID1305

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1049 W Lawrence Ave, Unit SI ID1058520P

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1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1119

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340 E North Water St, Unit SI FL42-ID998

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740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL11-ID1086

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL19-ID1133

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 909

1922 W Ogden Ave, Unit 1601

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1519 W Superior St, Unit SI ID1255750P

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20 E Scott St, Unit SI FL2-ID286

61 W Erie St

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5601 S Sacramento Ave, Unit SI ID1521929P

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2869 W 21st St, Unit SI ID1508015P

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210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL14-ID211

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676 N La Salle Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID895
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 | $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.
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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