Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $875 (293 Rentals) Page 2 of 6

3273 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 3257-2D

1601 W Thome Ave

3335 W Diversey Ave

1727 W Thorndale Ave
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4857 N Damen Ave, Unit #4851-209

4853 N Damen Ave, Unit STUDIO

2779 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 208

3118 N Central Park Ave, Unit 2R

2754 W North Shore Ave
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4616 N Paulina St, Unit #4614-204

1521 W Sherwin Ave

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4311 N Francisco Ave

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 407

4635 N Paulina St, Unit #4631-409

4532 N Ashland Ave, Unit J01P

2424 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit 2420-303

7600 N Sheridan Rd

4647 N Paulina St, Unit #4641-310

6950 N Ashland Blvd, Unit 301

4415 N Wolcott Ave, Unit A05C

4237 N Paulina St, Unit 4227-E1

3325 N Ridgeway Ave

4818 N Moody Ave, Unit Garden Unit

1325 W Wilson Ave

1620 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 512-302

3346 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

4409 N Wolcott Ave, Unit #4419-B2

4032 N Ashland Ave, Unit 4036-2E

3335 W Diversey Ave, Unit 107
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Northwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,506 | $875 | $7,500 |
| Northwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $650 | $9,250 |
| Northwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,023 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,170 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,969 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,642 | $4,795 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Chicago is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Chicago is 4114 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60624 which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Northwest Chicago costs $13,642.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Chicago?
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 49 regular apartments in Northwest Chicago 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 Northwest Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Chicago have an average cost of $167 which is $13,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Chicago.
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