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Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL under $800
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    7145 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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    2656-58 W. Iowa St., Chicago, IL 60622
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    7800 S Essex, Chicago, IL 60649
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    8100 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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    1306-1310 W 78Th St, Chciago, IL 60620
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    7700 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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    1249 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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    7903 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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    10425 S Vernon, Chicago, IL 60628
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    222 E 109Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
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    3622 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
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    6230 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
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    1931 E 71St St, Chicago, IL 60649
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    7756 S Marshfield Avee, Chicago, IL 60620
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    8000 S Paulina, Chicago, IL 60620
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    808 W 76Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
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    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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    6700 S Indiana, Chicago, IL 60637
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    7934 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60619
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    6238-44 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
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    2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    STUDIO $300
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    6241 N Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
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    6306 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
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    7944 S Paulina, Chicago, IL 60620
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    8155 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Chicago, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 14 Feb 2025.

What are the best apartments in Chicago, IL?

The best apartments in Chicago, IL are: Shoreham and Tides, The Montrose, State & Chestnut, North Harbor Tower and 7251 at Waters Edge Apartment Homes.

What type of rental buildings are in Chicago, IL?

In Chicago 54% of the housing is rented out compared to 46% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 26% of Chicago’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Chicago, IL under $800

Searching for apartments for rent in Chicago, IL under $800 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Chicago, IL, where the average rent is $676 per month, there are 93 units available for less than $800. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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