
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $650 (1,291 Rentals) Page 9 of 26


East Side Apartments

Park Boulevard 3B

8236 S Maryland

400 S Kilbourn Ave

8251 S Ellis

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7500 S South Shore Drive

2838 E 91st

Heiwa Terrace

West Rogers Park

7812 S Emerald Ave

4956 W Belden Ave

Winchester Suites

Lakeside Tower

6800 S Dorchester Ave

Touhy - by - the - Lake

7000-7006 N Western Ave

1623-1633 West Lunt Avenue

8052 S Laflin St

Rosenwald Courts

The Carolan Apartments

6830 N Sheridan Rd

543 W 74th

8241 S Ellis

8342-8350 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7701 S Ashland Ave

211 E 71st

7914 S Kingston

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Merrill Court

234 E 109th St

Island Terrace

7903 S Luella Ave 2233-2237 E 79th Chicago, IL 60617

11111 S Vernon

11250 S Indiana

2710 E 83rd St

8001 S Ellis

7825 S Emerald Ave Chicago, IL 60620

410 E 107th

7601 S Coles

4815 N Springfield

6933 S Indiana

8127 S Ellis

2600 W Berwyn Ave

6725 S Campbell Ave

Winchester 7363 N

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

Lake Lane Apartments

8308 S Ingleside 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 | $1,968 | $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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