
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $525 (1,321 Rentals) Page 2 of 27


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6327 S Kenneth Ave

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Oglesby Towers Apartments

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3957 W Irving Park Rd

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1127 W Farwell Ave, Unit apt 1a

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1724 W Jonquil Terrace

4253 S Whipple St

WASHTENAW

4614 N Central Park Ave

2743 W 62nd St, Unit Garden

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

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Shorewind Apartments

4126 W 24th Pl

Lake Grove Village
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5020 S Woodlawn Ave

Prairie Shores

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3332 W 38th St, Unit BSMT

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5937 W Dakin St, Unit 1

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4165 S Archer Ave, Unit 203

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5906 W Huron St, Unit 2

2358 E 70th Pl

3152 N Linder Ave

4858 S Springfield Ave
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6936 S Crandon Ave

2321 E 70th St

7263-7271 S South Shore Dr

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1633 E 74th St

1725 W 91st St

52 N Parkside Ave

8617 S Ashland Ave

8208 S South Shore Dr

52 N Parkside Ave

6942 S Crandon Ave

5911 W Huron St

6934 S Crandon Ave

The Sovereign

2545 W Fitch

1528 W Pratt Blvd

5326 S Cornell Ave

7010 N Ashland Ave

6900 S South Shore Drive

Lakeside Grant Manor

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,926 | $575 | $6,511 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,863 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,595 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,999 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chicago is at Westhaven Park II - C listed at $754.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment is $754 at Westhaven Park II - C.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is starting from $754 at Westhaven Park II - C.
What is the most affordable Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westhaven Park II - C and starts from $754.
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