
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $575 (1,334 Rentals) Page 21 of 27


Courts of the Fountains

9608 N Greenwood Ave, Unit GW

9463 Maple Dr

10380 Michael Todd Terrace, Unit GE

3109 Calwagner St, Unit 1W

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

Green Oaks Apartments

Brook Forest Apartments

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

14502 Cottage Grove Ave

201-207 N Harlem Ave

1527 Greenleaf St

1860 State St, Unit 2 W

3205 W 97th St

The Eclipse at 1450

1116 Washington - Oak Park

1995 Howard Ave, Unit 1995 Howard

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

The Banc Hammond

411 Beloit Ave

1123 Washington Blvd

9504 Lawrence Ct, Unit 2 N

15840 Marshfield Ave

1941 Kenilworth Ave

4435 Eberly Ave

1121 Washington Blvd

9212 S Kedzie Ave

ReNew Des Plaines North & South

Hunter Brook Group

2762 Hampton Pkwy

9521 Franklin Ave

Mount Prospect Greens

Linden Towers *Washer & Dryer in Apartment*

2762 Hampton Pkwy

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave.

901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St.

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

Elmhurst Terrace

9610 Ivanhoe Ave, Unit 2

Forest Cove Apartments
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,106 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,239 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,593 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,759 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,461 | $6,295 | $6,795 |
Explore Chicago
Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $765.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $3,354.
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 2,259 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 $408 which is $2,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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