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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

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  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $75
    1 bd $1,000
    2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
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    7754 -56 S Throop St

    3.0 (2)
    1306-1310 W 78Th St, Chciago, IL 60620
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  • Apartments Under $200

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    2214 N Kenmore Ave

    4.0 (1)
    2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    Cat friendly
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    3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave

    4.0 (3)
    3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly
  • 3920 N Janssen Ave Studio-5 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    3920 N Janssen Ave

    4.0 (4)
    3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly
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    1758 N Clybourn Ave

    1758 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    Cat friendly

  • Apartments Under $300

  • 3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave Studio-6 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave

    3.0 (4)
    3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly

  • Apartments Under $600

  • 8321-31 S. King Dr. Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Studio $530+
    1 bd $701+
    2 bd $900
    Base rent
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    8321-31 S. King Dr.

    4.5 (1)
    8321-31 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60619
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $575
    Base rent
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    5151 Harlem

    5151 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $800

  • 12 units available
    Studio $700
    1 bd $850+
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Transforming Housing I

    4.0 (9)
    6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $735+
    2 bd $850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    428-430 E. 83rd Street

    428-430 E. 83Rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619
    Apply online • Cat friendly

  • Apartments Under $900

  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $800
    Base rent
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    6214 S Bishop St

    6214 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $800
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave

    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • 9 units available
    2 bd $900
    3 bd $850+
    4 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Transforming Housing II

    3.0 (2)
    4750 S Forrestville, Chicago, IL 60615
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $900
    2 bd $1,000+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7356-7358 S Eberhart Ave

    452 E 74Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • New Units Available 32 units available
    Studio $919
    1 bd $903+
    2 bd $1,374
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    THREE Old Town Park

    4.5 (38)
    228 W Hill Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8002 S Laflin St

    1505-1507 W 80Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • 8045-8047 S Maryland Ave 2-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    6 units available
    2 bd $950
    3 bd $950
    Base rent
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    8045-8047 S Maryland Ave

    8045-8047 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • New Units Available 10 units available
    Studio $999+
    1 bd $1,385+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy Dorchester

    5118 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,000
    2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    436-440 E 72nd St

    4.0 (5)
    436-440 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,000
    2 bd $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6900 S Vernon AVe

    421-423 E 69Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,200
    2 bd $1,800
    3 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5427-31 S. Harper

    5.0 (1)
    5427-31 S. Harper, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 7 units available
    2 bd $1,000+
    3 bd $1,050
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Transforming Housing V

    3.0 (9)
    6337 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 19 units available
    Studio $1,023+
    1 bd $1,387+
    2 bd $1,574+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Prairie Shores

    2937 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 28 units available
    Studio $1,030+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1622 N California

    1622 N California, Chicago, IL 60647
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • 6 units available
    Studio $1,049
    1 bd $1,609
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy Tower

    3.5 (3)
    5455 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,065+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2548-58 W Fitch Ave

    3.5 (6)
    2548-58 W Fitch Ave, Chicago Il, IL 60645
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,069
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy Dickens

    3.0 (5)
    5330 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,075+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5451 S. Cornell Ave

    5451 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,085+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    640 Briar

    4.0 (8)
    640 W. Briar Place, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 8 units available
    Studio $1,089+
    1 bd $1,499
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy At Sylvan

    4.5 (1)
    5532 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 54 units available
    3 bd $1,099+
    4 bd $1,179+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Post Chicago Apartments

    853 West Blackhawk, Chicago, IL 60642
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10500 S Wabash Ave

    3.5 (1)
    10500 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Studio $1,126+
    1 bd $1,358
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2970 N Sheridan

    4.0 (107)
    2970 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Large Closets
  • New Units Available 4 units available
    Studio $1,140+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2Sisters Apartments

    4.0 (22)
    5123 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    Studio $1,140+
    1 bd $1,300+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Versailles Apartments

    4.0 (17)
    5254 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 9 units available
    Studio $1,148+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Museum Walk Apartments

    4.0 (67)
    5541 S. Everett Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 10 units available
    Studio $1,159
    1 bd $1,189+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy Kenwood

    4.0 (3)
    5220 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 8 units available
    Studio $1,169
    1 bd $1,309
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ivy Gayles

    5316 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    Studio $1,170+
    1 bd $1,345+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Plaisance Apartments

    4.0 (16)
    6104 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    Studio $1,174+
    1 bd $1,306+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Flamingo Apartments

    4.0 (71)
    5500 S. Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $3,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5705 North Clark Street

    4.5 (2)
    5705 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,198
    1 bd $1,329+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Mont Clare

    4.0 (49)
    7171 W Gunnison St, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6711 South Chappel Avenue

    6711 South Chappel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    211 E 79th St LLC

    211-213 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
    Apply online
  • Studio $1,200+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4606 N. Hermitage

    4.5 (3)
    4606 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,413+
    1 bd $1,999+
    2 bd $3,447+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Presidential Towers

    555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $1,595+
    1 bd $2,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Park View Apartments

    4.5 (11)
    1936 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,825+
    1 bd $2,270+
    2 bd $2,974+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Montrose

    4334 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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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 584 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

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

The average Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 462 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.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Chicago, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Chicago, IL has never been easier. We feature 1,342 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Chicago, IL average. What is a cheap rent in Chicago, IL? The average apartment rent in Chicago is $2,529 per month so any rental south of $2,023 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Chicago, IL rents go as low as $530/mo.