Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the South Lakefront Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (74 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the South Lakefront area of Chicago as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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5252
$3,955 - $4,500Short Term Available
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5252

5252 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60615
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property at 9440 S Wabash Ave

$5,547

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$5,547

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$5,547

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 2

9440 S Wabash Ave

ChicagoIL60619

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property at 3723 S Giles Ave

$3,419

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$3,419

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$3,419

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 12

3723 S Giles Ave

ChicagoIL60653
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1323 E. 57th St
Short Term Available
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1323 E. 57th St

1323 E 57th StChicago, IL 60637
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5508 S. Cornell Avenue
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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5508 S. Cornell Avenue

5508 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60637
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5429 S. Woodlawn Avenue
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5429 S. Woodlawn Avenue

5429 Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
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Shorewind Court Apartments
Short Term Available
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4 Months, 15 Months
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Shorewind Court Apartments

6951-6959 S Oglesby CtChicago, IL 60649
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Ivy Tower
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Ivy Tower

5455 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
Student Housing
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The Max Apartments
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The Max Apartments

5135 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Dorchester
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Ivy Dorchester

5118 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Dickens
Short Term Available
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12 Months, 14 Months
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Ivy Dickens

5330 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Villas
Short Term Available
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12 Months, 14 Months
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Ivy Villas

5514 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60637
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Ivy at Shelbyrne
Short Term Available
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12 Months, 16 Months, 24 Months
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Ivy at Shelbyrne

5110 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Fairfax
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Ivy at Fairfax

1369 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Sylvan
Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months
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Ivy at Sylvan

5532 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60637
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7100 South Shore Apartment Homes
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7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

7100 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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Ivy Gayles
Short Term Available
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Ivy Gayles

5316 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615

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Ivy Kenwood
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Ivy Kenwood

5220 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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7700 S Phillips Ave
Short Term Available
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7700 S Phillips Ave

7700 S Phillips AveChicago, IL 60649
Senior Living
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Ivy at Carlson
Short Term Available
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Ivy at Carlson

1401 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Terrace
Short Term Available
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Ivy Terrace

5140 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Harper
Short Term Available
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Ivy at Harper

5345 S Harper AveChicago, IL 60615
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Luella Court
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Luella Court

8000 S Luella AveChicago, IL 60617
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Ivy at Mason
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 7 Months, 12 Months, 15 Months, 18 Months
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Ivy at Mason

1215 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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5500 S. Cornell Avenue
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 7 Months, 9 Months, 11 M
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5500 S. Cornell Avenue

5493 S Cornell AveChicago, IL 60637
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Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living
Short Term Available
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30 Months
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Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

6156 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60637
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Ivy Hastings
Short Term Available
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Ivy Hastings

5125 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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South Lakefront, Chicago, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Are there pets in your life? this section of Chicago is one of the finest communities for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term South Lakefront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in South Lakefront?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in South Lakefront is at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $712.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term South Lakefront Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in South Lakefront is $2,062.

What is the largest Short-term South Lakefront Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in South Lakefront is a 1,668 square feet unit starting from $3,275 at City Hyde Park.

What is the average size for South Lakefront Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in South Lakefront is currently at 598 sq ft.

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