5 Best Short Term Rentals in Chicago (2026)

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By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A relocation for work, a lease that hasn't kicked in yet, or a months-long project downtown all need the same thing: a furnished place you can book without signing a year-long lease. Short term rentals in Chicago on this list have logged nearly 5,900 Google reviews between them, and the top pick sits at a perfect 5.0, so the gap between the best and the rest is bigger here than in most cities.

Short answer: Hotspot Apartment Rentals leads with a perfect 5.0 rating across 3,822 reviews, the largest review base on this page by a wide margin, working as a free apartment-matching service rather than a landlord. Sentral Michigan Avenue (4.7, 1,294 reviews) offers lake-view furnished apartments downtown, while Suite Home Corporate Housing (4.8, 143 reviews) specializes in fast-turnaround corporate and family housing.

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Chicago's Short-Term Rental Shortlist, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Hotspot Apartment Rentals	5.0 ★	3,822	Overall / free apartment matching	View ›
2	Sentral Michigan Avenue \| Chicago Apartments	4.7 ★	1,294	Lake-view downtown apartments	View ›
3	The Alfred - Loop	4.5 ★	263	The Loop / long-term furnished living	View ›
4	Blueground \| Furnished Apartments in Chicago	4.3 ★	314	National furnished-apartment brand	View ›
5	Suite Home Corporate Housing	4.8 ★	143	Corporate and family housing	View ›

5 Best Short Term Rentals in Chicago (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Hotspot Apartment Rentals

5.03,822 Google reviews

Hotspot Apartment Rentals runs a free apartment-matching service in Chicago, connecting renters with agents who search a claimed 84,000-plus verified units across the city at no cost to the renter. The company pairs each client with a named leasing specialist who handles scheduling, tours and neighborhood guidance rather than just sending listing links. It covers everything from luxury downtown high-rises to smaller neighborhood buildings.

What people praise

Named agents guests describe as patient and thorough throughout the search
Free service with no cost to the renter
Agents help with move logistics beyond just scheduling tours
Strong local neighborhood knowledge for renters new to Chicago

Worth knowing

As a matching service, the exact unit and landlord vary by placement, so confirm lease terms directly with the building

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume3,822 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 3,822 reviews is the standout number on this entire page, and it holds up because the service itself, not a single building, is what's being rated.

Website +1312-782-8404 Directions

1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Sentral Michigan Avenue | Chicago Apartments

4.71,294 Google reviews

Sentral Michigan Avenue is a furnished apartment building at 808 S Michigan Ave, offering short and medium-term stays with lake and skyline views from higher floors. It runs front-desk staff, a pool, and resident amenities aimed at both business travelers and longer-term guests. The building sits close to Grant Park and is walkable to much of the South Loop and downtown.

What people praise

Front-desk staff named repeatedly for friendly, helpful service
Lake and Grant Park views from upper floors
Spacious two-bedroom units with room for a crib or family stay
Central, walkable South Loop location

Worth knowing

Some guests note the pool isn't heated and pool towels aren't provided
Cleaning between stays could be more thorough, per a few reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,294 · 92th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.7 across 1,294 reviews, it's the strongest pick if you want a specific furnished building with real amenities rather than a matching service.

Website +1833-372-4625 Directions

808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Alfred - Loop

4.5263 Google reviews

The Alfred is an apartment building in The Loop at 30 E Adams St, named for its architect Alfred Alschuler, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom units with restored original details like Chicago-style windows. It runs an in-building gym, rooftop, co-working space and secure mailroom, and sits directly above multiple CTA color lines, making it a car-free option for renters who want to be central.

What people praise

Long-tenured staff described as attentive and quick to resolve maintenance issues
Unmatched transit access, with color lines a short walk away
Well-designed studios with in-unit washer and dryer
Rooftop and amenity spaces praised as peaceful and well-kept

Worth knowing

Being above transit lines brings some city noise into units
A few residents note reduced doorman hours have affected package pickup

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume263 · 81th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.5 across 263 reviews, it ranks in the middle of this list, but the transit access and amenity mix make it a strong choice for a longer furnished stay in The Loop specifically.

Website +1773-692-4247 Directions

30 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Blueground | Furnished Apartments in Chicago

4.3314 Google reviews

Blueground furnishes and manages apartments across Chicago as part of a larger national and international operation, offering month-plus and short-term stays in buildings picked for location and amenities. Units come fully set up with furniture, WiFi and a TV package, and the company handles maintenance requests and turnover between tenants directly rather than through a third-party landlord.

What people praise

Responsive team that dispatches repairs and cleaning quickly when issues come up
Units generally match listing photos and descriptions closely
Central, walkable locations near parks and transit
Easy check-in process described as simple by repeat guests

Worth knowing

One guest reported the unit needed cleaning on arrival and had to wait a couple of days for replacement towels
Reimbursement for issues can feel modest relative to the inconvenience, per at least one review

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume314 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.3 across 314 reviews puts it behind the others here, but it's still a workable option if you want a recognized national brand with consistent unit standards.

Website +1773-303-8240 Directions

#5↩ Responds to reviews

Suite Home Corporate Housing

4.8143 Google reviews

Suite Home Corporate Housing places guests in furnished apartments across Chicago, with a focus on flexible month-to-month stays and dedicated support for urgent or complex housing needs, including accessibility requirements. Named coordinators handle the search directly, often responding same-day even for last-minute or medically driven placements. The company also operates in other US cities through a partner network.

What people praise

Coordinators named repeatedly for fast, compassionate responses to urgent housing needs
Handles accessibility and specific building requirements directly
Clean units with more amenities than guests expect at the price point
Good downtown views reported across multiple properties

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the larger operators here, so fewer data points to judge consistency

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume143 · 64th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the smallest review pool at 143, but the 4.8 rating and the repeated mentions of same-day responsiveness during genuine emergencies say a lot about how the team operates under pressure.

Website +1312-638-0891 Directions

1250 N La Salle Dr Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60610

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How we score

Rating is the live average pulled straight from Google. Review volume measures how many guests actually left a review, so a 5.0 built on thousands of stays carries more weight than the same score on a handful. Confidence blends the two, and recency checks how recently people are still reviewing the service. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a short term rental cost in Chicago? (2026)

Furnished rental pricing in Chicago depends heavily on neighborhood, building quality and length of stay, with monthly leases typically working out cheaper per night than a short weekly booking.

Serving all of Chicago

These options cluster around downtown, the South Loop, The Loop, River North and River West, with several near Grant Park, Michigan Avenue and the lakefront. If you’re searching for a short term rental near me in Chicago and want to stay walkable to downtown and the lake, this list covers both furnished buildings and matching services across those neighborhoods.

What to ask before you book a short term rental in Chicago

Is there a minimum stay, and does the monthly rate beat a nightly one?
What’s included in the furnished setup, kitchenware, linens, a washer and dryer?
Is heating and air-conditioning confirmed working for your exact move-in date?
What’s the cancellation and notice policy if plans change?
Is parking included, or is it a separate monthly fee?
How fast does the team respond to maintenance requests after move-in?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these rentals?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for short-term rental operators in Chicago, then ranked them on a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing.

How often is this updated?

We refresh these rankings periodically using live Google data. This page was last verified in July 2026.

Is a furnished rental cheaper than a hotel for a longer stay?

Usually, yes, once you’re staying more than a week or two. Furnished units bill by the month with a kitchen and laundry included, which brings the effective nightly cost below a comparable hotel.

Do any of these help with urgent or last-minute housing?

Suite Home Corporate Housing is specifically called out by reviewers for fast, same-day responses to urgent placements, including medical and accessibility needs.

The bottom line

Hotspot Apartment Rentals is the safe default given its perfect rating and the sheer volume of reviews behind it, and it costs nothing to use as a renter. If you want a specific furnished building with lake views, Sentral Michigan Avenue is the strongest standalone option. Confirm your exact unit and move-in date details in writing before you commit.

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