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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL. 1,843 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
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    3.0 (2)
    1306-1310 W 78Th St, Chciago, IL 60620
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Apartments Under $200

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    3652-3656 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly
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    4.0 (4)
    3920 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly
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    4.0 (1)
    2214 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    Cat friendly
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    4.0 (3)
    3600-3602 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly
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    1758 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    Cat friendly

Apartments Under $300

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    3.0 (4)
    3822-3824 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly
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    3.5 (7)
    845-849 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
    Cat friendly

Apartments Under $400

  • 5 units available
    Studio $300
    2 bd $1,000
    3 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    4.5 (1)
    2237-2239 E 81St St, Chicago, IL 60617
    Apply online • Hardwood Floors

Apartments Under $600

Apartments Under $700

  • 11 units available
    Studio $650
    1 bd $850
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

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

    428-430 E. 83Rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $831+
    2 bd $770+
    3 bd $1,154
    Base rent
    15 S. Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6214 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636
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  • Studio $800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (6)
    6241 N Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
    Cat friendly
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $800
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,166+
    1 bd $1,383
    2 bd $803+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1369 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $870
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    1241 Loyola Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $900
    2 bd $1,000+
    Base rent
    452 E 74Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • New units available 67 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 • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1505-1507 W 80Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
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  • 6 units available
    2 bd $950
    3 bd $950
    Base rent
    8045-8047 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • 6 units available
    1 bd $950+
    2 bd $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    421-423 E 69Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
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  • 5 units available
    Studio $999+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5451 S. Cornell 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

    4.0 (5)
    436-440 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • 5 units available
    2 bd $1,000+
    3 bd $1,050
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (9)
    6337 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,200
    2 bd $1,800
    3 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    5427-31 S. Harper, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available 7 units available
    Studio $1,018+
    1 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (4)
    5330 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 28 units available
    Studio $1,030+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1622 N California, Chicago, IL 60647
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • New units available 9 units available
    Studio $1,038+
    1 bd $1,363+
    Base rent
    4.0 (17)
    5254 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 9 units available
    Studio $1,070+
    1 bd $1,463
    2 bd $1,804
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5118 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $1,086+
    1 bd $1,358+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (16)
    6104 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New units available 12 units available
    Studio $1,092+
    1 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5110 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,095
    1 bd $1,540
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    640 W. Briar Place, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 54 units available
    3 bd $1,099+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    853 West Blackhawk, Chicago, IL 60642
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New units available 6 units available
    Studio $1,100+
    1 bd $1,494+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (22)
    5123 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 8 units available
    Studio $1,105+
    1 bd $1,520+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    5455 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 12 units available
    Studio $1,120+
    1 bd $1,542+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (67)
    5541 S. Everett Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,125
    Base rent
    4.0 (16)
    4625-35 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Studio $1,126+
    1 bd $1,358
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (107)
    2970 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Large Closets
  • Studio $1,150
    1 bd $1,330
    2 bd $1,530
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    6600-10 Ashland, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • 10 units available
    Studio $1,150
    1 bd $1,367+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    5532 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New units available 13 units available
    Studio $1,160+
    1 bd $1,280
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    5220 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,160
    1 bd $1,315
    2 bd $1,580
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    6540 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,185+
    1 bd $1,450+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (3)
    5726 N. Winthrop, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,215+
    1 bd $2,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (11)
    1936 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,703+
    1 bd $1,908+
    2 bd $3,241+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    555 West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $1,943+
    1 bd $2,470+
    2 bd $2,947+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    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 $300 and $28,000.

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

There are 843 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 23 Jun 2026.

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

The average Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 468 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 1,843 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.