Chicago Apartments Under $1,700 Per Month

by Caroline Hetzel Holland

How's the apartment search going? Whether you've been hunting for weeks or just started browsing, we're glad to see you here. We're Chicago locals at Domu, and we know what it's like running around neighborhoods looking for the perfect place. That's why we've gathered some of our favorite buildings with budget-friendly apartments in one post. So if you're looking for a new place that rents for $1,700 per month or less, look no further than the listings below. 

634 West Cornelia Apartments in Lakeview

634-642 W Cornelia Ave | $1,585 to $1,649/mo

Hello, Lakeview! The apartments at 634-642 W Cornelia are beautiful and well-maintained vintage units. Details like original wood molding and warm hardwood floors give these apartments an air of class and sophistication. The recently remodeled kitchens and baths provide every modern convenience renters need. Available units include one-bed/one-bath apartments.

4721 South Ellis Apartments in Hyde Park

4721-29 S Ellis Ave | $884 to $1,640/mo

Walk to the best that Hyde Park has to offer from these conveniently located and reasonably priced apartments. Shopping is just steps away, and there are parks, museums, and cultural institutions in abundance near 4721 S Ellis Apartments. Rents for studio apartments start at $884 per month, and one bedrooms start at $1,109 per month.

2630 North Hampden Apartments in Lincoln Park

2630 N Hampden Ct | $1,305 to $1,345/mo

Studio apartments for rent at this Lincoln Park building are spacious and bright. Plus, you can't beat the location. Stroll to the Lincoln Park Zoo, North Pond Nature Sanctuary, and Diversey Harbor. The apartments are currently offering up to $300 in free rent for one month.

The Villages of Eastlake in Rogers Park

7736 N Eastlake Ter | $1,400 to $1,425/mo

Located in a hidden pocket of Rogers Park, the Villages of Eastlake feature newly renovated apartments for rent with stainless steel kitchen appliances, plank flooring, and high ceilings. Available units include one-bed/one-bath apartments. View the apartment and apply the same day for a waived move-in fee of $350. 

1157 W. Diversey Apartments in Lincoln Park

1157 W Diversey Pkwy | $1,225 to $1,415/mo

Find yourself at the intersection of Lincoln Park and Lakeview near everything you need and love. These vintage Lincoln Park apartments for rent boast beautiful architectural details, wood floors, all-new kitchen appliances, and generously sized closets. Even better, all utilities are free. Rents for studio apartments start at $1,225 per month, and one bedrooms start at $1,415 per month.

5528-5532 South Everett Apartments in Hyde Park

5528-5532 S Everett Ave | $975 to $1,686/mo

Located on a tree-lined street, this classic Hyde Park building brings you close to Lake Michigan, the Lakefront Trail, Burnham Park, and 57th Street Beach. You'll also be conveniently near some of Chicago's best landmarks including the Museum of Science and Industry. Rents for studio apartments start at $975 per month. One bedrooms start at $1,231 per month.

7301 N Sheridan Apartments in Rogers Park

7301 N Sheridan Rd | $834 to $1,524/mo

Living by Lake Michigan is one of those quintessential Chicago experiences, and Rogers Park renters will get easy access to the many beaches on the North Side from the apartments at 7301 N. Sheridan. Rents for studio apartments start at $834 per month. One bedrooms start at $1,095 per month, and two beds start at $1,241 per month.