Chicago IL Cheap Apartments For Rent

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4421 N Broadway St APT 11, Chicago, IL 60640
$1,100/mo
Studio
1 ba
330 sqft
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5143 S Kenwood Ave APT 106, Chicago, IL 60615
$1,100/mo
Studio
1 ba
380 sqft
- Apartment for rent
33 days agoApply instantly
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4717 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60644
$1,100/mo
1 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
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8 days agoApply instantly
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6711 South Chappel Avenue | 6711 S Chappel Ave, Chicago, IL
$1,100+ 2 bds

534 days ago2 available units
$1,100+2 bd
431 Menard, 431 N Menard Ave APT 3N, Chicago, IL 60644
$1,100/mo
1 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
- Apartment for rent
340 days ago
4866 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL
$1,100+ Studio

3 available units
$1,100+Studio
8031 S Essex Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60617
$1,100/mo
2 bds
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
85 days ago
7801 S Bennett Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60649
$1,100/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
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10 days agoApply instantly
Levy House, 1221 W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
$1,104+/mo
1 bd
1 ba
515 sqft
- Apartment for rent
31 days ago
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN CHICAGO IL

Looking for a cheap apartment in Chicago IL? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Chicago IL exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN CHICAGO IL

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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