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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

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  • Studio $1,200+
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    4606 N. Hermitage

    4.5 (3)
    4606 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 8051-53 S Essex Ave 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,220
    Base rent
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    8051-53 S Essex Ave

    8051-53 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,224+
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    Gramercy Row Apartments

    3.5 (13)
    660 - 678 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60654
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 11 units available
    Studio $1,229
    1 bd $1,369+
    2 bd $1,781
    Base rent
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    Ivy At Fairfax

    3.0 (5)
    1369 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,065+
    Base rent
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    2548-58 W Fitch Ave

    3.5 (6)
    2548-58 W Fitch Ave, Chicago Il, IL 60645
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 2 units left
    3 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
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    8710 S Buffalo

    8710 S Buffalo, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,250+
    2 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
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    7325-7331 North Honore Street

    3.5 (7)
    7325-7331 N Honore Street, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    Studio $1,256+
    1 bd $1,308+
    2 bd $1,604+
    Base rent
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    The Flamingo Apartments

    4.0 (71)
    5500 S. Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,262+
    1 bd $1,446+
    Base rent
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    1338 W Argyle

    3.5 (19)
    1338 W Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,270
    1 bd $1,329+
    Base rent
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    Ivy At Mason

    3.0 (3)
    1215 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,270
    1 bd $1,690+
    Base rent
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    Clarendon Shores

    4750 N. Clarendon Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 8 units available
    Studio $1,286+
    1 bd $1,872+
    2 bd $3,566+
    Base rent
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    Beachwalk Apartments

    4.0 (20)
    420 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,287
    2 bd $1,416
    3 bd $1,628
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Willard Square Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    4907 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • New Units Available 4 units available
    1 bd $1,290+
    Base rent
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    Ivy Kenwood

    4.0 (3)
    5220 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,295
    Base rent
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    6256 64th Place

    6256 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,100
    2 bd $1,295
    Base rent
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    2401 S Homan Ave Chicago, IL 60623

    3.0 (3)
    2401 S Homan Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60623
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,295
    2 bd $1,295+
    Base rent
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    2700 S Kildare Ave CHICAGO, IL 60623

    2700 S Kildare Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60623
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    7732 South Marshfield Avenue

    7732 South Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    301 South Springfield Avenue

    301 South Springfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,300
    Base rent
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    1429 W. Lunt Ave.

    3.0 (3)
    1429 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 6 units available
    1 bd $1,309+
    2 bd $1,669
    Base rent
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    Ivy Hastings

    5.0 (1)
    5125 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,335
    Base rent
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    5726 N. Winthrop

    4.5 (3)
    5726 N. Winthrop, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 9 units available
    1 bd $1,342+
    2 bd $2,179+
    Base rent
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    Times Square Apartments

    4.5 (46)
    869 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $975
    1 bd $1,250
    2 bd $1,595+
    Base rent
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    Harper Commons

    4.0 (5)
    5120 South Harper Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,350
    2 bd $1,400
    Base rent
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    1512 S Karlov Ave

    1512 S Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 10 units available
    Studio $1,350
    1 bd $1,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6748 N. Ashland Ave

    3.0 (5)
    6748 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,355+
    2 bd $1,638+
    Base rent
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    Madison Park Apartments

    4.0 (50)
    1380 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,359+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy At Shelbryne

    5110 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,364+
    1 bd $1,411+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mayfair Apartments

    4.0 (25)
    5496 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available 5 units available
    1 bd $1,370
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy At Harper

    3.5 (3)
    5345 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,393+
    1 bd $1,762+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1261 W Argyle

    4.5 (11)
    1261 W Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,389+
    1 bd $1,551+
    Base rent
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    Wyndham Apartments

    4.0 (57)
    5240 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 11 units available
    Studio $1,390+
    1 bd $2,084+
    Base rent
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    Reside At Belmont Harbor

    426 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,395
    Base rent
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    4100 N Keystone Ave

    4.0 (6)
    4100 N Keystone Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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    SoNu Digs

    4.0 (24)
    1515 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60642
    Pet friendly
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,400
    3 bd $1,400+
    Base rent
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    6635-37 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60637

    6635-37 S Ellis Ave, CHICAGO, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,410+
    1 bd $1,627+
    2 bd $2,535+
    Base rent
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    Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

    3.5 (18)
    910 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $1,413+
    1 bd $1,768+
    Base rent
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    Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

    3.5 (23)
    6119 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,422+
    1 bd $1,916+
    Base rent
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    The Edison

    3.5 (4)
    5200 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,424+
    1 bd $1,916+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Reside At 849

    849 West Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,430+
    1 bd $1,705+
    2 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    14 West Elm Apartments

    4.5 (40)
    14 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,443+
    1 bd $1,741+
    2 bd $2,380+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

    4.0 (64)
    5650 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $1,445+
    1 bd $1,740+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Grace Shores

    4.0 (81)
    639-55 W. Grace St., Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5160-66 W. Montrose

    5160 W Montrose, Chicago, IL 60641
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $551+
    2 bd $1,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1541 West Chicago Avenue

    4.0 (1)
    1541 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 1 bd $1,450+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6825 N. Sheridan Rd

    3.5 (2)
    6825 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,450+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Reside On Stratford

    525 West Stratford Place, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,495
    Base rent
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    2104-24 W. Farragut Ave.

    3.5 (16)
    2104 W. Farragut Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4742-48 S. Woodlawn Ave

    4742 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago, IL?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $700 and $28,000.

How many cheap rentals are available in Chicago, IL on RentCafe?

There are 618 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 11 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 464 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Chicago, IL?

Cheap apartments in Chicago, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Chicago, IL?

A cheap apartment in Chicago, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.