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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL. 2,838 Rentals Available
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    4 units available
    Studio $949
    1 bd $1,029
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    301 N. Austin Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an old brick building with red doors and a street
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $950
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6900 South Vernon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
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  • 8045-8047 S Maryland Ave 2-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $950
    3 bd $950
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8045-8047 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets
    15 units available
    Studio $950
    1 bd $1,300+
    2 bd $1,345
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5110 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Scattered Sites 2-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    7 units available
    2 bd $951
    3 bd $1,189
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Scattered Sites, Chicago, IL 60647
  • a small kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $960
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8000 S Paulina, Chicago, IL 60620
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a small kitchen with a wooden table and two stools
    Studio $960
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    620 W. Surf St., Chicago, IL 60657
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  • an empty living room with wood floors and a window
    10 units available
    Studio $960
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5455 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink
    4 units available
    2 bd $965
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7643 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a white refrigerator
    7 units available
    2 bd $965
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1734 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60649
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black dishwasher and a counter top
    Studio $975
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7620 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and green counter tops and a white stove top oven
    Studio $975+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5037-39 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave and a sink
    11 units available
    Studio $975
    1 bd $1,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5532 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
    7 units available
    Studio $976+
    1 bd $1,071+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5214 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
    4 units available
    1 bd $980
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7003 S Harper, Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a dining room with blue chairs and a glass table and a chandelier
    8 units available
    Studio $980+
    1 bd $1,334+
    2 bd $2,193+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5100 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a tall brick building with trees in front of a street
    Studio $985+
    2 bd $1,600
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3941 N. Pine Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove and a microwave
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3524 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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  • a living room with white walls and a carpet
    Only 3 units left
    2 bd $995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    543 W 74Th St, Chicago, IL 60621
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Only 3 units left
    2 bd $995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1742 E 72Nd St, Chicago, IL 60649
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a black wrought iron gate in front of a brick building
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $995
    2 bd $1,249
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1533 W JARVIS, CHICAGO, IL 60626
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    Studio $995
    1 bd $1,175
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4625-35 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
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  • a kitchen with a sink and a dishwasher and a window
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $995
    1 bd $1,295
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4742 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a large white building with a lot of windows
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $975
    1 bd $1,435
    2 bd $700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5120 South Harper Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    13 units available
    Studio $995+
    1 bd $1,325+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5514 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a red brick building with many windows and a tree in front
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,000
    3 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8021-8023 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • 905-911 E 85Th St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $900
    2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    905-911 E 85Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
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  • a brick building on the side of a street
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $800
    2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7848-50 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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  • a living room and dining room with a table and a couch
    Studio $1,000+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    549 W. Aldine Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen in an empty house with wood flooring
    12 units available
    2 bd $1,000
    3 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    500-508 W 66Th St, Chicago, IL 60621
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 661 W. Sheridan Rd. Studio-1 Apartment for Rent
    6 units available
    Studio $1,000+
    1 bd $1,559+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    661 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a walkway between two brick buildings with grass and flowers
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,200
    2 bd $1,800
    3 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5427-31 S. Harper, Chicago, IL 60653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    7 units available
    2 bd $1,010
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7801 S Yates Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with leather chairs and a glass table
    5 units available
    Studio $1,010+
    1 bd $1,070+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5326 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a refrigerator
    7 units available
    2 bd $1,015
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5504 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    16 units available
    Studio $1,015+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4901 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a stove
    5 units available
    Studio $1,020+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4236 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
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  • a living room with a green couch and a coffee table
    60 units available
    Studio $1,022+
    1 bd $1,359+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5200 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an exterior view of an apartment building with stairs
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,025
    1 bd $1,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6250 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    19 units available
    Studio $1,025+
    1 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5316 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    80 units available
    Studio $1,035+
    1 bd $1,347+
    2 bd $1,800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2937 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and a sink
    Studio $1,039+
    1 bd $1,204+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3935 W Diversey, Chicago, IL 60647
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a large brick building with a yard and a fence in front of it
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $900
    2 bd $1,050
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7356-7358 S Eberhart Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    Apply online
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,050+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6200 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,052+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5135 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    10 units available
    1 bd $1,055+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    330 N Pine Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a refrigerator and a kitchen
    18 units available
    Studio $1,055
    1 bd $1,125
    2 bd $1,585
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5345 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    19 units available
    Studio $1,055+
    1 bd $1,425+
    2 bd $1,781+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1369 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    6 units available
    Studio $1,057+
    1 bd $1,430+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5254 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a ceiling fan
    22 units available
    Studio $1,059+
    1 bd $1,376+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5541 S. Everett Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $75 and $42,717.

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

There are 7100 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 22 May 2026.

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

The average Chicago, IL cheap apartment size is 464 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.