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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago

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  1. Westhaven Park - West Haven Park II - B
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $192+
    2 BEDS
    $192+
    3 BEDS
    $192+

    West Haven Park II - B

    1949 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612
  2. Building Photo - 2014 S Ashland Ave
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,200

    2014 S Ashland Ave

    2014 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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  8. Building Photo - 1118 W Washburne Ave
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    1118 W Washburne Ave Unit 301

    1118 W Washburne Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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  13. Building Photo - Maple
    1 BED
    $1,230

    Maple

    150 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610
  15. Building Photo - Straits Row
    $238 Off
    Price Drop. $238 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,216+
    2 BEDS
    $1,827+
    3 BEDS
    $1,717+
    4 BEDS
    $1,299+

    Straits Row

    633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
    (872) 266-7622
  18. Building Photo - Prairie Shores
    $671 Off
    Price Drop. $671 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,305+
    1 BED
    $1,452+
    2 BEDS
    $1,741+
    3 BEDS
    $2,871+

    Prairie Shores

    2937 South King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
    (708) 613-8721
  19. Building Photo - Eden Commons
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,314+
    1 BED
    $1,593+
    2 BEDS
    $1,777+
    3 BEDS
    $1,955+

    Eden Commons

    2701 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    (708) 797-6288
  24. Building Photo - 25 E. Delaware
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,395

    25 E. Delaware

    25 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
  25. Building Photo - 1036 N. Dearborn
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,395+
    1 BED
    $1,925+

    1036 N. Dearborn

    1036 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
  27. Building Photo - 1735 W 17th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    1735 W 17th St Unit 2 R

    1735 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608
  32. Building Photo - 1136 N La Salle Dr
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,434+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,978+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,434 - $1,978
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,434 - $1,978

    1136 N La Salle Dr

    1136 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
  34. Building Photo - 600 N Lake Shore Dr
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,470+
    1 BED
    $1,905+
    2 BEDS
    $2,935+

    600 N Lake Shore Dr

    600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
  35. Building Photo - 55 E Erie St
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,470+
    1 BED
    $1,905+
    2 BEDS
    $2,935+
    3 BEDS
    $4,125+

    55 E Erie St

    55 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611
  36. Building Photo - R+D659
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,470+
    1 BED
    $1,905+
    2 BEDS
    $2,935+
    3 BEDS
    $4,125+

    R+D659

    645-659 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
  37. Building Photo - 18 E. Elm
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,475+
    1 BED
    $1,925+

    18 E. Elm

    18 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
  40. Building Photo - 1439 W 17th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    1439 W 17th St Unit 1R

    1439 W 17th St, Chicago, IL 60608
  41. Building Photo - 1503 W 19th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,500+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500 - $1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,700

    1503 W 19th St Unit 4R

    1503 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
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When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Chicago, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Chicago.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 750 cheap apartments available in Downtown Chicago, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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