Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $450 (1,355 Rentals) Page 2 of 28

9213 S Laflin St

4518 N Sheridan Rd

1361 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #2B

6157 N Kenmore Ave, Unit #508

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6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

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2717 W Rascher Ave, Unit 1

4126 W 24th Pl

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5020 S Woodlawn Ave

Plaisance Apartments

8201 S Michigan Avenue

7010 N Ashland Ave

8031 S Maryland Ave

6934 S Crandon Ave

1019 E 62nd St

4165 S Archer Ave, Unit 203

7717 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #2P

4511 S Washtenaw Ave, Unit APT 3

1528 W Pratt Blvd

5600 N Sheridan Rd

834 N Massasoit Ave

5443 N Campbell Ave

1327 N Lorel Ave

6861 S Crandon Ave

7356 W Addison St

1601 W Thome Ave, Unit 3I

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5401 Cornell by 3L Living

Lakeside Grant Manor

7251 At Waters Edge
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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 | $1,923 | $550 | $7,500 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $450 | $9,750 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $788 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,187 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,635 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chicago is under $830.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is The Talman Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $6,888.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,839 regular apartments in Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Chicago have an average cost of $451 which is $6,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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