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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 a stainless steel refrigerator and a sink
    4 units available
    Studio $1,075
    1 bd $1,340+
    2 bd $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7522 N. Greenview, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with glass walls and a table and chairs
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,077+
    1 bd $1,315+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2970 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 6104 S. Woodlawn Ave. Studio-1 Apartment for Rent
    5 units available
    Studio $1,078+
    1 bd $1,320+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6104 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
    4 units available
    2 bd $1,080+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1249 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 228 W Hill Street Studio-4 Beds Apartment for Rent
    17 units available
    Studio $1,092
    1 bd $2,860+
    2 bd $4,064+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    228 W Hill Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a bedroom with a carpeted floor and a wooden door
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6244 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a building with a van parked in front of it
    Studio $1,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    245 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    7 units available
    Studio $1,095+
    1 bd $1,248+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    434 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,099+
    1 bd $1,343
    2 bd $803+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1369 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a brick building with a fence in front of it
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $800
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8507-8509 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a window
    8 units available
    3 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave and a white door
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,275+
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4457 W Diversey, Chicago, IL 60639
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with carpet and white walls
    Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,110
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1236 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a view of the city and a couch and chairs
    9 units available
    Studio $2,290+
    1 bd $2,745+
    2 bd $1,110
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    202 West Hill Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 5240 N. Sheridan Rd. Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    6 units available
    Studio $1,112+
    1 bd $1,454+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5240 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a window
    Studio $1,115+
    1 bd $1,424+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1261 W Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,119
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    159 N. Austin Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644-2836
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a large brick building with a fence in front of it
    5 units available
    Studio $1,121+
    1 bd $1,318+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5123 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a bedroom with a radiator and a door to a closet
    7 units available
    2 bd $1,125
    3 bd $1,230
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    500 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and sink
    8 units available
    Studio $1,125
    1 bd $1,225+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5220 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a leather couch and a window
    Ask for pricing
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    4844-46 N. Rockwell / 2604-12 W. Gunnison, Chicago, IL 60625
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Studio $1,137+
    1 bd $1,382+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6040 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    31 units available
    1 bd $1,138+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    869 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
    1 bd $1,141+
    2 bd $1,581+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4151-57 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
    Cat friendly
  • an apartment building with a wrought iron fence in front of it
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,145+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2048 W Chase Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a bar and a living room
    Studio $1,840+
    1 bd $2,209+
    2 bd $3,183+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4600 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60640
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4031 N. Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and a ceiling fan
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,150
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6212 W 64Th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • an empty living room with a door to a closet
    Studio $1,150
    1 bd $1,350
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6825 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
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  • 6954 N Sheridan Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    7 units available
    Studio $1,150+
    1 bd $1,450+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6954 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a fire place
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,153
    1 bd $1,667
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    422 & 424 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the building where the apartment is located
    Studio $1,155+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1807-09 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wood flooring and wooden cabinets and a white door
    5 units available
    2 bd $1,160+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1931 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
    Studio $1,166+
    1 bd $1,524+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6119 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a tall brick building with cars parked in front of it
    Studio $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    641 W. Aldine, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a fireplace
    7 units available
    Studio $1,178+
    1 bd $1,649
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    535 W Cornelia Ave & 534 W Stratford Pl, Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and black appliances
    11 units available
    Studio $1,185+
    1 bd $1,480+
    2 bd $1,877+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1340 West Morse Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a sink and a microwave
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,190
    2 bd $1,416
    3 bd $1,628
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4907 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online
  • a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan
    Studio $1,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    543-49 W. Arlington Pl., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Studio $1,199+
    1 bd $1,408+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6725 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • two tennis courts with buildings in the background
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    5441 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL 60656
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an aerial view of a red brick building on a street
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $300
    2 bd $1,000
    3 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8103 South Luella Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
    Apply online
  • a small bathroom with a sink and a toilet
    2 bd $1,200+
    3 bd $1,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5630-5638 South Michigan, Chicago, IL 60637
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink
    5 units available
    2 bd $1,205
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5901 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a television
    9 units available
    Studio $1,209
    1 bd $1,350+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1215 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a dining room table and a couch
    Studio $1,210
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    420 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL 60657
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Studio $1,210+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    530 W. Arlington Pl., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a fireplace and couches
    7 units available
    Studio $1,212+
    1 bd $1,640+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    420 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    4 units available
    Studio $1,216+
    1 bd $1,820+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    823 West Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a house with an flag on the front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,220
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8710 S Buffalo, Chicago, IL 60617
    Apply online
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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.