
Furnished 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (185 Rentals)


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AMLI West Loop

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AMLI Lofts

Kingsbury Plaza

Sentral Michigan Avenue

21 E Chestnut

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AMLI River North

Inside Info Fremont

The Shelby

500 Lake Shore Drive
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1401 S. State

Asbury Plaza

Marina City

Alta

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

1407 on Michigan

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The Buckingham Student Living
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1522 N La Salle Dr

Wicker Park Connection

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The Draper

Violet Coliving

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5326 N Winthrop Ave

Pittsfield Apartments

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6929 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 2
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245 W North Ave, Unit 105

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2973 S Lyman St, Unit 2

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10144 S Wood St, Unit Basement

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1415 E 52nd St

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445 E Ohio St, Unit PL FL26-ID410

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311 W Illinois St, Unit PL FL19-ID1135

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1 E Delaware Pl, Unit PL FL9-ID1360

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812 W Adams St, Unit PL FL5-ID1253

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit GO FL9-ID1347

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1049 W Lawrence Ave, Unit GO ID1058523P
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311 W Illinois St, Unit GO FL11-ID1049

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730 W Couch Pl, Unit GO FL21-ID780

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300 N Canal St, Unit GO FL17-ID1389

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1454 W Randolph St, Unit GO FL7-ID1304

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit GO FL5-ID1180

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411 W Chicago Ave, Unit GO FL4-ID1036

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911 W School St, Unit GO FL1-ID944

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit GO FL8-ID804

210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL14-ID211

6945 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1
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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 | $2,018 | $595 | $4,964 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,779 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,729 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,122 | $6,790 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chicago is at West Haven Park II - B listed at $660.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,462.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $9,987 at The Parker Fulton Market.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,070 sq ft.
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