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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL. 1,768 Rentals Available
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  • an empty kitchen with wood flooring and wooden cabinets
    Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $3,995
    Base rent
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    4101 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
    Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $3,995
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    4051 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    3.5 (15)
    520 Melrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
    Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black backsplash.
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    4.0 (8)
    1634 W Granville Ave., Chicago, IL 60660
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden floors
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    4650-52 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and a microwave above the stove.
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    3927-29 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
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  • an open kitchen with a fireplace and wooden floors
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    2008 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    Cat friendly
  • A living room with a white couch and a television.
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    4.0 (43)
    7171 W Gunnison St, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
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  • A living room with a green couch and a wooden floor.
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    3.5 (9)
    4853-59 N. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
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  • A living room with a blue couch and a ceiling fan.
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    3.5 (3)
    6435 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a table
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    4.0 (25)
    640 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60613
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a television on a wooden cabinet.
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    1513 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    4231 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • an empty kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    4.5 (6)
    6241 N Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1135 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660
  • A living room with a grey couch and a red table.
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    4.5 (1)
    2919 N. Whipple St., Chicago, IL 60618
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    3.0 (1)
    7255-57 N. Bell Ave., Chicago, IL 60645
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  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a washing machine
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    5.0 (1)
    1620 N. Marshfield, Chicago, IL 60622
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    6210 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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  • A living room with a grey couch and a television.
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    4.0 (2)
    543 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4.0 (26)
    1040 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
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  • a kitchen with a counter and a sink and a stove
    2 bd $1,954
    3 bd $2,085
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    4.0 (7)
    2333 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
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    4.0 (12)
    3657-59 N. Damen Ave. / 1951-57 W. Waveland Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    4.0 (32)
    420 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL 60657
    Pet friendly
  • a brick building on the corner of a city street
    1 bd $915+
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    4.5 (8)
    1168 North Lasalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
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  • a car parked in front of a brick building
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    3.0 (34)
    3859 South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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  • a living room with a ceiling fan and three windows
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    3126-28 N. Spaulding, Chicago, IL 60618
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and black countertops.
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    3.0 (3)
    1101-03 N. Mozart St., Chicago, IL 60622
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    3.5 (31)
    3859 South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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  • a red brick building with a sidewalk in front of it
    1 bd $805
    2 bd $1,010
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    3.0 (5)
    7201 S. Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • a building with a fence and a tree in front of it
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    5.0 (1)
    3722-3724 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a rendering of a new apartment building on a city street
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    3.5 (24)
    3859 South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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  • 6430 S Ellis Ave Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
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    6430 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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  • 518 W Fullerton Pkwy Studio-5 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    4.0 (1)
    518 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
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  • A kitchen with dark brown cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    Studio $1,100
    Base rent
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    1210 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
    Cat friendly
  • A kitchen with a white table and black cabinets.
    Studio $1,100
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    1210 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
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  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and a granite counter top.
    Studio $1,245
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    7450 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator is available for rent.
    Studio $1,250
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    7450 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
    Studio $1,250
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    7450 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a marble countertop.
    Studio $1,250
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    7456 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    Studio $1,250
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    7456 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a stone backsplash.
    2 bd $1,250
    Base rent
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    6951 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
    Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a black oven and brown cabinets.
    1 bd $1,250
    Base rent
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    5336 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60644
  • A floor plan for a 4D unit at 7456 N. Greenview shows a living area of 97" x 98", a dining area of 77" x 30", and a bath
    Studio $1,250
    Base rent
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    7456 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
    Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    Studio $1,295
    Base rent
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    1634 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
    Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a wooden floor and a white oven.
    1 bd $1,300
    Base rent
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    11252 S Eggleston Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
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  • A living room with a dining table set for two and a kitchen area.
    Studio $1,300
    Base rent
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    1344 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • A kitchen with a granite countertop and a sink.
    Studio $1,300
    Base rent
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    3710 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly
  • A living room with a wooden table and a couch.
    Studio $1,300
    Base rent
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    3250 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.
    Studio $1,325
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1634 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
    Pet friendly
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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 $300 and $28,000.

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

There are 825 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 4 Jun 2026.

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

The average Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 441 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.