
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $650 (1,361 Rentals) Page 4 of 28


1336 W Estes Ave, Unit 1

3229 W Ardmore Ave

The Vivian

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The Versailles Apartments

Mayfair Apartments

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Museum Walk Apartments

7010 N Ashland Ave

2834 N Lockwood Ave

6901 S Crandon Ave

7455 N Ridge Blvd

4905 W Cuyler Ave

4212 S King Dr

1148 N Lawndale Ave

7129 N Oakley Ave

1154 N Lawndale Ave

930 W. Winona

5500 W 55th St

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1836 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 3F

4051 W Melrose St, Unit 27-1N

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5668 N Ridge Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM

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2453 N Lorel Ave, Unit 2

910 Lawrence

1318 W Foster Ave

61 W Erie St

1836 S Blue Island Ave

61 W Erie St

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2614 N Springfield Ave, Unit 1F

4636 N Beacon St, Unit 4612-3C

Eden Commons

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

4521 N. Malden St.

Portage Park Theater Apartments

Sheridan Pratt Apartments

6031 N Paulina St

2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave

4611 S Ellis Ave

1316 W 18th St

4835 N Hoyne Ave

1918 N Drake Ave

1914 N Drake Ave

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4409 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 1A

3115 S Racine Ave, Unit 2R

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6347 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 3K

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6346 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 3K

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6347 N Magnolia Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM

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10144 S Wood St, Unit Basement

3051 N Austin Ave

210 N Wells St

The Edison
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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 | $1,960 | $575 | $5,225 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,217 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $20,528 | $6,850 | $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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is Coleman Place At Legends South which is listed at $170, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,680.
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 5,512 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 $497 which is $7,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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