
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $525 (1,330 Rentals) Page 9 of 27


Magnolia Gardens

7031-7033 S Chappel Ave

4855 N Kimball Ave

7555 S Hermitage Ave

8642 S Maryland Ave

Chatham Apartments

6516 S University

6439-45 N Richmond St

Chatham Apartments

7700 S East End Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave

8312 S Ingleside Ave

7706 S Saginaw Ave

Emerald Apartments

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

8057 S Marshfield Ave

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

8751 S Cottage Grove Ave

8851 S Cottage Grove Ave

7120-7128 S East End Ave

8000 S Drexel

Auburn Gresham Apartments

Renaissance Apartments

Lawndale Apartments

Chatham Apartments

Coleman Place At Legends South

Chatham Apartments

1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.

Grand Crossing Apartments

7846 S Saginaw Ave

1860 S Komensky Ave

7419 S Phillips Ave

4909 N Glenwood Ave

1931 E 71st St

7516-7524 N Seeley Ave

123 N Central Ave

Greenleaf Apartments

8345 S Drexel Ave

3000-3004 N Central Ave

7300 Venture Apartments

8000-12 S Maryland Ave

12000 S Eggleston Ave

Eastgate Village

7101 S Artesian Ave

Chicago Lawn Apartments

8640 S Ingleside Ave

8155 S Ingleside

6700 S Indiana Ave
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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 | $1,926 | $575 | $6,511 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,863 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $200 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,595 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,999 | $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 Westhaven Park II - C which is listed at $754, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $7,806.
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 5,528 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 $488 which is $7,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.