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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL. 176 Rentals Available
176 Rentals Available

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Apartments Under $100

  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $75
    1 bd $1,000
    2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    1306-1310 W 78Th St, Chciago, IL 60620
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • New units available 23 units available
    Studio $919
    1 bd $903+
    2 bd $1,374
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (38)
    228 W Hill Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,300

  • 18 units available
    Studio $1,276+
    1 bd $1,646+
    2 bd $1,764+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2937 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,500

  • Studio $1,430+
    2 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (40)
    14 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,453+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (12)
    660 - 678 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60654
    Apply online • Cat friendly

Apartments Under $1,600

  • Rent specials 18 units available
    Studio $1,511+
    1 bd $2,107+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (5)
    1140 N Lasalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    Verified Listing

    3.0 (3)
    30 E. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,575
    1 bd $2,165+
    2 bd $2,885
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (10)
    63 E Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • More Rentals Near Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • 15 units available
    Studio $1,595
    1 bd $2,195
    2 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (95)
    55 East Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,700

  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,638+
    1 bd $2,024+
    2 bd $3,090+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,817+
    1 bd $2,197+
    2 bd $3,780+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    320 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,829
    1 bd $1,915+
    2 bd $2,610
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1461 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
    Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,850
    Base rent
    3.0 (3)
    1843 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • More Rentals Near Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,885
    1 bd $2,175+
    2 bd $2,630+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (36)
    2 East 8Th St., Chicago, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,901+
    1 bd $2,147+
    2 bd $2,820+
    Base rent
    4.0 (60)
    1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 10 units available
    Studio $1,919+
    1 bd $2,339+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (15)
    1140 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,959+
    1 bd $2,380+
    2 bd $3,852+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (23)
    1130 South Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 60605
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,995
    2 bd $3,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    2101 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,025+
    1 bd $2,445+
    2 bd $3,010+
    Base rent
    441 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $2,148+
    1 bd $2,291+
    2 bd $2,921+
    Base rent
    4.5 (34)
    901 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available
    Studio $2,238+
    1 bd $2,635+
    3 bd $5,995+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    221 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $2,465+
    2 bd $3,510+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (62)
    65 East Scott, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $3,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    10 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    2008 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    Cat friendly
  • Verified Listing

    4.5 (5)
    529-35 Michigan, Evanston, IL 606202
    Cat friendly
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,901 and $11,826.

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

There are 12 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 16 May 2026.

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

The average Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 439 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Downtown Chicago, 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 Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL?

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