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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL. 484 Rentals Available
484 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100
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Studio $751 bd $1,0002 bd $1,200Base rent3.0 (2)1306-1310 W 78Th St, Chciago, IL 60620Hardwood Floors
Apartments Under $200
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Ask for pricing4.0 (2)3652-3656 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly
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Ask for pricing4.0 (3)3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing4.0 (4)3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing4.0 (1)2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing1758 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Cat friendly
Apartments Under $300
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Ask for pricing3.5 (7)845-849 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly -
Ask for pricing3.0 (4)3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Cat friendly
Apartments Under $400
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Studio $3002 bd $1,000+3 bd $1,200Base rent4.5 (1)2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617Hardwood Floors
Apartments Under $600
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Studio $530+1 bd $701+2 bd $900Base rent4.5 (1)8321-31 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60619
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Studio $575Base rent5151 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656Pet friendly
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Studio $575+1 bd $1,0002 bd $1,200Base rent3.0 (1)1751-57 W.95Th St., Chicago, IL 60643
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Apartments Under $700
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Studio $6501 bd $600+2 bd $950+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (9)6800 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621
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1 bd $735+2 bd $850Base rent428-430 E. 83Rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619Cat friendly -
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1 bd $831+2 bd $770+3 bd $1,154Base rent15 S. Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624Pet friendly -
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2 bd $800Base rent6214 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636Hardwood Floors -
Studio $8001 bd $1,045+Base rent4.5 (6)6241 N Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660Cat friendly
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1 bd $8002 bd $1,100Base rent8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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2 bd $9003 bd $850+Base rent3.0 (2)4750 S Forrestville, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly -
1 bd $9002 bd $1,000+Base rent452 E 74Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
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Studio $9191 bd $903+2 bd $1,374Base rent4.5 (38)228 W Hill Street, Chicago, IL 60610Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $950Base rent1505-1507 W 80Th St, Chicago, IL 60620Hardwood Floors -
2 bd $9503 bd $950Base rent8045-8047 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619Hardwood Floors
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Studio $9801 bd $1,112Base rent4.0 (27)1040 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660Cat friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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Studio $999+Base rent5451 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Large Closets
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Studio $999+1 bd $1,259+Base rent3.0 (5)5330 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Public Transportation
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1 bd $1,0002 bd $1,000Base rent4.0 (5)436-440 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60619Hardwood Floors -
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1 bd $1,0002 bd $1,300Base rent421-423 E 69Th St, Chicago, IL 60637Hardwood Floors -
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2 bd $1,000+3 bd $1,050Base rent3.0 (9)6337 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621Pet friendly -
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1 bd $1,2002 bd $1,8003 bd $1,000Base rent5.0 (1)5427-31 S. Harper, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly -
Studio $1,002+1 bd $1,433+2 bd $2,187+Base rent3.5 (28)5100 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,030+Base rent1622 N California, Chicago, IL 60647Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors -
Studio $1,080+1 bd $1,520+Base rent3.5 (3)5455 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Public Transportation
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Studio $1,085+1 bd $1,402+Base rent4.0 (16)6104 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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3 bd $1,099+Base rent853 West Blackhawk, Chicago, IL 60642Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $3,5001 bd $1,1002 bd $1,600+Base rent4.0 (1)1133-39 W. Ardmore 5757-59 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660Pet friendly -
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1 bd $1,100Base rent3.5 (1)10500 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60628Pet friendly -
Studio $1,101+1 bd $1,325+2 bd $1,804Base rent5118 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Public Transportation
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Studio $1,120+1 bd $1,485+Base rent4.0 (67)5541 S. Everett Ave., Chicago, IL 60637Pet friendly • Fitness center • Hardwood Floors
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Studio $1,125+Base rent4.0 (8)640 W. Briar Place, Chicago, IL 60657Cat friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,1251 bd $1,175Base rent4.0 (16)4625-35 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60640Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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Studio $1,126+1 bd $1,358Base rent4.0 (107)2970 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Large Closets
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Studio $1,130+1 bd $1,295+Base rent4.0 (17)5254 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,267+1 bd $1,142+2 bd $1,791+Base rent2937 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,147+Base rent4.0 (22)5123 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,149+1 bd $1,349+Base rent5110 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,149+1 bd $1,449+Base rent3.5 (7)5514 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
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Studio $1,1502 bd $1,530Base rent4.5 (2)6600-10 Ashland, Chicago, IL 60626Cat friendly • Hardwood Floors
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Studio $1,413+1 bd $1,818+2 bd $3,095+Total monthly cost555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Studio $1,822+1 bd $2,140+2 bd $2,915+Total monthly cost4334 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60613Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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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 868 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 13 Jul 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Chicago, IL?
The average Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 467 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 484 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 $2,521 per month so any rental south of $2,017 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Chicago, IL rents go as low as $300/mo.