Cheap Apartments in Chicago, IL

This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago stands at $1,800, with the majority falling between $1,000 and $3,170. Out of the 23,479 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Chicago, 21 are priced below $400, accounting for 0% of the total available one-bedroom units in Chicago.

In May 2024, Rentable's apartment search data shows the number of available cheap apartments in Chicago, IL and the surrounding cities. The chart includes information on the available inventory in Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Bellwood, Glendale Heights, Glenview, Glenwood, Schaumburg, Bensenville, Schiller Park, Berkeley, East Hazel Crest, Niles, Berwyn, Justice, Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Bloomingdale, North Riverside, Northbrook, Vernon Hills, Blue Island, Prospect Heights, Elk Grove Village, Northlake, Matteson, Kildeer, Oak Brook, Oak Forest, Bolingbrook, Villa Park, Oak Lawn, Maywood, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Elmhurst, Skokie, Elmwood Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, Addison, Melrose Park, Hanover Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Warrenville, Brookfield, Evanston, Evergreen Park, River Forest, Harvey, Riverside, Harwood Heights, Riverwoods, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Lemont, West Chicago, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Westchester, Highland Park, Stickney, Rolling Meadows, Burr Ridge, Romeoville, Palos Heights, Westmont, Flossmoor, Hillside, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Darien, Hinsdale, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Wheaton, Forest Park, Wheeling, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Streamwood, Lisle, Morton Grove, Park Forest, Homer Glen, Park Ridge, Homewood, Deerfield, Lockport, Mount Prospect, Willowbrook, Wilmette, Lombard, Des Plaines, Long Grove, Winfield, Winnetka, Carol Stream, Dolton, Bartlett, Naperville, Woodridge, Downers Grove, Worth, Tinley Park, Itasca, Hammond, Whiting, Dyer, East Chicago, Munster, Schererville, Griffith, Hazel Crest, Hodgkins, Highland, Alsip, Midlothian, Calumet City, Englewood, Rosemont, Sauk Village, Summit, Indianapolis, Burbank, Riverdale, Cicero, Lansing, Highwood, and Calumet Park. Renters looking for affordable housing options in the Chicago metro area can find a wide selection of affordable apartments. The total inventory of cheap apartments in the metro area stands at 149. Renters can choose from a range of options that fit their budget and desired location.

City	Cheap Apartments in May	M/M % Change
Chicago, IL	94	+1.02%
Oak Park, IL	3	+0.8%
Park Ridge, IL	3	+1.03%
Elmwood Park, IL	2	+1.0%
Naperville, IL	2	+1.0%
Evanston, IL	2	+0.67%
Melrose Park, IL	1	+1.41%
Palatine, IL	1	+1.0%
Wheaton, IL	1	+1.0%
Wheeling, IL	1	+1.0%

Available cheap apartments	5,540
Top amenities	Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals	11
Pet friendly	122
Utilities included	29
Furnished	19
Studio	37
1 Bedroom	47
2 Bedroom	52