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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL. 183 Rentals Available
183 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $100 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,500 Apartments Under $1,600
Apartments Under $100
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Only 2 units leftStudio $751 bd $1,0002 bd $1,200Base rent3.0 (2)1306-1310 W 78Th St, Chciago, IL 60620Apply online • Hardwood Floors
Apartments Under $1,000
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Studio $9191 bd $903+2 bd $1,374Base rent4.5 (38)228 W Hill Street, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $915+Base rent4.5 (8)1168 North Lasalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Pet friendly
Apartments Under $1,100
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Studio $1,047+1 bd $1,181+2 bd $1,620+Base rent2937 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Apartments Under $1,300
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Studio $1,299+Base rent3.5 (13)660 - 678 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60654Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
Apartments Under $1,500
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Studio $1,430+1 bd $1,705+Base rent4.5 (40)14 West Elm Street, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
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Apartments Under $1,600
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Ask for pricing3.0 (3)30 E. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,659+1 bd $2,055+Base rent4.5 (5)1140 N Lasalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing3.5 (11)63 E Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601Pet friendly
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Studio $1,740+1 bd $2,309+2 bd $3,887+Total monthly cost4.0 (23)1130 South Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 60605Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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More Rentals Near Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Studio $1,748+1 bd $1,966+2 bd $3,374+Total monthly cost555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,750+1 bd $1,995+Base rent4.0 (97)55 East Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,9891 bd $1,790+Base rent1461 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,850+1 bd $2,385+2 bd $4,045+Base rent441 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,854+1 bd $2,156+2 bd $3,122+Base rent4.0 (60)1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,895+1 bd $2,347+2 bd $3,299+Base rent4.0 (7)320 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,900+1 bd $2,305+Base rent4.5 (64)65 East Scott, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,960+1 bd $2,301+2 bd $4,301+Base rent4.5 (25)1350 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,0051 bd $2,110+2 bd $3,050+Base rent4.0 (41)2 East 8Th St., Chicago, IL 60605Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,078+1 bd $2,257+2 bd $3,289+Base rent4.5 (38)901 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,125+Base rent3.5 (5)2101 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,534+1 bd $3,235+2 bd $5,078+Base rent4.5 (7)868 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $3,995Base rent4.0 (1)10 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60610Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing2008 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616Cat friendly • Parking • Air conditioner
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Ask for pricing4.5 (5)529-35 Michigan, Evanston, IL 606202Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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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 $1,854 and $5,980.
How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL on RentCafe?
There are 4 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 13 Aug 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.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downtown Chicago has never been easier. We feature 183 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL average, which is currently $3,167. On RentCafe, Downtown Chicago rents go as low as $903/mo.