
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $650 (1,292 Rentals) Page 3 of 26


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5559 W Altgeld St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1806 W Farwell Ave, Unit G, Unit G

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2419 N Kimball Ave, Unit Garden, Unit Garden

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738 E Marquette Rd

1468 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 1E

Plaisance Apartments

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3649 W Montrose Ave

10985 S Church St
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10981 S Church St

1040 Hollywood

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1628 Sherwin

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1146 N Lawndale Ave

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3601 S Winchester Ave, Unit 3 Rear, Unit 3 Rear
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6910 N Sheridan Rd

2013 W Morse Ave

1140 N Lawndale Ave

2520 W Walton St

2102 S Central Park Ave

6956 N Ashland Ave, Unit 2

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Mayfair Apartments

Scholars Corner Apartments

6215 W Belmont Ave
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5401 Cornell by 3L Living

The Vivian

5139 W Windsor Ave

Midpointe

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6019 W Higgins Ave, Unit 2-A, Unit 2-A

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4319 N Lawndale Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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4535 N Beacon St, Unit #1A, Unit #1A

2930 N Commonwealth Ave

7529 N Rogers Ave

2309 S Sacramento Ave
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561 W 18th St

3544 W Belden Ave

5054 N Ridgeway Ave

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2309 S Whipple St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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2950 S Keeley St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1430 W Farwell Ave, Unit 3

3051 N Austin Ave

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5833 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 5822 W Irving Park, Unit 5822 W Irving Park

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5311 S Maryland Ave, Unit Garden, Unit Garden

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6968 N Sheridan Rd, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 2A, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 2A
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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 | $1,968 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,803 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,813 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,815 | $4,150 | $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 West Haven Park II - B listed at $660.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment is $660 at West Haven Park II - B.
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 $660 at West Haven Park II - B.
What is the most affordable Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Haven Park II - B and starts from $660.
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