
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Edgewater Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (118 Rentals)


Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

5417 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 207

1211 W Elmdale Ave, Unit J3

5417 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 405

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5425 N Kenmore Ave

5417 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 606

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6200 N Clark St, Unit 26-3A

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1110 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #411

6250 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 209
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1061 W Rosemont Ave

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5900 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #407

Winthrop Manor

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5831 N Sheridan Rd

6226 N Clark St

5510 N Sheridan Rd

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5859 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #207

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5722 N Winthrop Ave

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5863 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 510

5717 N Winthrop Ave
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5100 N Marine Dr, Unit 10K

6211 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 304

5326 N Winthrop Ave

Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

The Edison

6211 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 303

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6142 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 504,

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd
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6022 N Winthrop Ave

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6343 N Magnolia Ave, Unit STUDIO - 1D

6341 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 43-1D

6343 N Magnolia Ave, Unit D2

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6022 N Winthrop Ave

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6349 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 2P

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6309 N Magnolia Ave, Unit J03P

5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 904

5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 905

5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 305
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5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 409

5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 509

6347 N Magnolia Ave

Sheridan Glen - 6040 N Sheridan Rd

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6008 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 206

5701 N Sheridan, Unit 3A

6002 N Kenmore Ave

Edge @ Sheridan - 5910 N Sheridan Rd

The June

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1553 W Hollywood 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 | $1,403 | $700 | $1,906 |
| Edgewater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $945 | $2,575 |
| Edgewater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $1,600 | $4,257 |
| Edgewater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $2,350 | $5,446 |
| Edgewater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,107 | $3,595 | $6,249 |
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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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewater?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewater is Bryn Mawr Belle Shore which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Edgewater costs $1,782.
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 19 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 $532 which is $1,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewater.
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