
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $650 (1,292 Rentals) Page 6 of 26


8000 S Marshfield Ave

7900 S Essex

7903 S Eberhart

741-53 E 79th St

7701 S Cottage Grove

6700 S Merrill Ave

North Town Village

Ohio Commons

3030 E. 79th Street

6957 S Michigan Ave

New Venture Realty Chatham Apartments

6320-6328 S Troy St

7327-7329 S Saint Lawrence Ave

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

6820 S Michigan Ave

8122-8128 S Indiana Ave

Westhaven Park II - C

Historic Strand Apartments

7601 S King Dr

7674 S Shore Drive

915 E 83rd St

400 E 81st St

7949 S St Lawrence

New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments

8045-8049 S King Dr

8101-8107 S Langley Ave

421 East 62nd

6131 N Winthrop Ave

6155-6159 S California Ave

Cottage View Terrace

Gray Apartments

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

1200 W 64th St

8042 S Ellis Ave

6301 N Winthrop Ave

8201 S Marshfield Ave

7808 Southshore

5935 N Northwest Hwy

7201 S Western Ave

5454 S Laramie Ave

Midway Pointe Senior Residences

84th Place & Ingleside

7041-7074 S Constance Ave

9218 S. Bishop

7700 S Kingston

Emerald Tower

10901 S Vernon
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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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