
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Edgewater Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (76 Rentals)


The Sovereign

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

1068 W Catalpa Ave, Unit #201

1108 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #314

1061 W Rosemont Ave

The Edison

5240 N Winthrop Ave

6233 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #302

5708 N Winthrop Ave, Unit A01C
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930 W. Winona

5425 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 304

6118 N Sheridan Rd

6039 N Kenmore Ave

5841 N Winthrop Ave

Winthrop Place

Wyndham Apartments

Winthrop Manor

6006 N Kenmore Ave

6200 N Clark St, Unit 26-3A
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6347 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 2M

5746 N Sheridan Rd

6347 N Magnolia Ave

1601 W Thome Ave, Unit 3I

6226 N Clark St, Unit 1601-3I

6230 N Broadway St, Unit S

6347 N Magnolia Ave, Unit STUDIO

5863 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 305

5817 N Kenmore Ave

Hollywood Beach
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1727 W Thorndale Ave

5860 N Kenmore Ave

6008 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 206

6142 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 504,

Sheridan Glen - 6040 N Sheridan Rd

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

District @ Sheridan - 5536 N Sheridan Rd

Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

5326 N Winthrop Ave

Ridge-Magnolia
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6131 N Winthrop Ave

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

6301 N Winthrop Ave

Lake Lane Apartments

1016 W Hollywood Ave

6163 N Kenmore Ave

1203 W Balmoral

The Joseph

5634 N Kenmore Ave

6031 N Kenmore Ave
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Edgewater, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Edgewater Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $700 | $2,175 |
| Edgewater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $945 | $3,159 |
| Edgewater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,580 | $3,595 |
| Edgewater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $2,300 | $4,921 |
| Edgewater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,801 | $2,450 | $7,605 |
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Best Local Schools in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
Goudy Technology Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edgewater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewater is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewater?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewater is The Sovereign which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Edgewater costs $5,977.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewater?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Edgewater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Edgewater?
Cheap apartments in Edgewater have an average cost of $202 which is $5,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewater.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!