Cook County IL Cheap Apartments For Rent

16,701 rentals available

6001 S. Michigan, LLC, 6001 S Michigan Ave #1033C16B, Chicago, IL 60637
$1,200/mo
2 bds
1 ba
950 sqft
- Apartment for rent
303 days ago
7757 S Essex | 7757 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL
$1,200+ 2 bds

151 days ago13 available units
$1,200+2 bd
$1,400+3 bd
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2113 119th St, Blue Island, IL
$1,200+ 1 bd

15 days ago2 available units
$1,200+1 bd
9101 Grand Ave #2, Franklin Park, IL 60131
$1,200/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
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519 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60619
$1,200/mo
2 bds
1 ba
710 sqft
- Apartment for rent
24 days ago
6356-58 S Francisco, 6356 S Francisco Ave #2908-1, Chicago, IL 60629
$1,205/mo
2 bds
1 ba
695 sqft
- Apartment for rent
20 days ago
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7535 West Jackson | 7535 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL
$1,210+ Studio

2 available units
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$1,210+Studio
$1,624+2 bd
Oakwood Shores | 3859 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL
$1,214+ 1 bd

7 available units
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$1,214+1 bd
$1,317+2 bd
Drexel Grand | 5220 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL
$1,215+ Studio

9 available units
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$1,215+Studio
$1,525+1 bd
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN COOK COUNTY IL

Looking for a cheap apartment in Cook County IL? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Cook County 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 COOK COUNTY 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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