Why Now Is the Best Time to Look at Apartment Deals in Chicago

Autumn has arrived in Chicago, but that doesn't mean apartment deals in Chicago are cooling off soon. Right now, savvy renters who are in the midst of their apartment search can still find some of the best deals in town, like deals as good as up to 3 months of free rent. This curated list of free rent offers and other limited-time promotions is a great place to start for renters who want the dual bonuses of exploring a new Chicago neighborhood from their apartment along with savings from all that free rent.

Explore new horizons with the great deals offered below and get in touch about setting up an apartment tour at one of these Chicago apartment buildings.

An Incredible Deal: Get 3 Months Free in these Chicago Apartments

537 West Melrose Apartments

Renters will find select units in this air-conditioned building available with up to 3 months of free rent right now.

3510 North Pine Grove Apartments

Select units are available for up to 3 months free in these air-conditioned apartments.

634 West Cornelia Apartments

Score up to 3 months of free rent right now at these northside apartments close to Lakeview's Belmont Harbor.

515 West Barry Apartments

Get up to 3 months free at these pet-friendly apartments in Lakeview!

441 West Barry Apartments

Renters can score up to 3 months of free rent at these Lakeview apartments with available parking onsite.

536 West Addison Apartments

Renters can get up to 3 months free at select apartments in this Lakeview building!

455 W. Wellington Apartments

Excellent location pairs nicely with superb deals at this Lakeview apartment building, offering three months free for new renters.

544 W. Melrose Apartments

Near the intersection of Belmont/Broadway and near the beach, there's plenty to like about these Lakeview apartments based on their superb location. But if that's not enough, these apartments are also offering three months free on select apartments.

The Oliver on LaSalle Apartments

Refreshed apartments offering three months of free rent at the intersection of Old Town and River North, The Oliver on LaSalle gives renters a chance to live in a premium location with significant savings.

Noca Blu

These crisp Logan Square apartments near the CTA Blue line offer three months free to renters who sign long-term leases.

Apartments in Chicago Offering Up to 2 Months of Free Rent

AMLI 808 Apartments

Renters who act swiftly can get two months of free rent at these River North apartments! Luxury, convenience, and great location all mingle nicely in this pet-friendly apartment building that offers renters an upscale living experience in the heart of River North.

Addams Coliving Apartments

Get two months of free rent at these co-living suites located between Pilsen and University Village. The location makes these apartments an excellent choice for renters who might want access to Pilsen's artistic highlights and the UIC campus. The fact that they're semi-furnished makes them unmatched for convenience.

Pilsen Coliving Apartments

Renters will find an offer of 2 months free at Pilsen Coliving apartments. The co-living model is tops for convenience for renters, and this building even offers weekly cleaning services for the apartment at no extra charge!

Imprint Apartments

Want to live rent-free for two months in a new Printer’s Row apartment? Then this building is right up your alley!

Rockwell Manor Apartments

These Lincoln Square apartments offer renters up to 2 months of free rent right now!

14 West Elm Apartments

These Gold Coast apartments offer up to 2 months of free rent for renters who sign 12-month lease agreements. 

Porte Apartments 

Renters looking for new construction buildings that boast the latest technological bells and whistles can set their sights on Porte Apartments in its rapidly growing West Loop neighborhood. This new development has a raised courtyard that lets renters embrace the stamina and energy of the West Loop while still keeping the street noise at arm's length. The apartment interiors are decked out with elevated amenities such as integrated appliances, balconies (for select units), and smart thermostats. Renters can score up to 2 months of free rent for a limited time at this West Loop spot. 

2970 N. Sheridan Apartments

Renters will find an offer of 2 months free at this apartment community located in a prime Lakeview spot. Easily walk to the Diversey driving range, Diversey Harbor, the lakefront trail, and the ever-popular Belmont Harbor Dog Beach.

The Seneca Apartments

This classic Gold Coast apartment building gives renters a classy deal in the form of 2 months free when they sign a lease for 13+ months.

River North Park

Renters will find two months free at these River North apartments. 

Chestnut Place

Renters are eligible for two months free on select apartments in this Gold Coast building.

Westerly Apartments

Say hello to the freshest apartments in the West Loop with a bonus perk for new renters: 2 months of free rent!

Chicago Apartments Offering 1 Month of Free Rent

Lake & Wells Apartments

Please don’t sleep on the brilliant location of these Chicago Loop apartments, especially now that they’re offering renters up to 1 month of free rent. Think the Loop is an all-work, no-play zone? The neighborhood is home to more than a dozen free public art installations, and some of the world’s most delicate art is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago on the Loop’s eastern edge.

The Sovereign Apartments

Renters will find a deal of 1 month free at The Sovereign right now! Offering easy access to the CTA and N Sheridan Rd, the Edgewater apartments at The Sovereign are a definitive solution for many renters who need a place that's in a convenient location.  

Four50 Belmont

Renters at this chic Lakeview apartment building will get one month free when they sign a lease for 18 months.

Clarendon Shores

Look out from these Uptown apartments and enjoy the lakefront and a month of free rent!

Berteau Manor Apartments

These affordable studios and one-bedroom apartments in Ravenswood just became an even better deal as they're offering renters up to 1 month of free rent!

517-525 West Brompton Apartments

These Lakeview apartments near Belmont Harbor are offering renters their second month rent-free!