
Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (834 Rentals) Page 4 of 17


55 W. Chestnut

531 W. Deming

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

Clybourn

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

The Lawrence House

Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

2555 N Clark St

JeffJack Apartments

State & Chestnut

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

Cityfront Place

440 N. Wabash Ave.

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

The Van der Rohe

Chestnut Tower Apartments

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

1111 N. Dearborn

The Bryn - 5600 N Sheridan Rd

Oglesby Towers Apartments

3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

1879 North Milwaukee

The Draper

8222 S Ingleside

The Versailles Apartments

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1633 E 74th St

1522 N La Salle Dr

Eden Commons

2101 Michigan

Hyde Park West

Shorewind Apartments

The Townhouse Apartments

Lake Grove Village

Academy at Drexel

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

South Shore Beach Apartments

8201 S Ada St

The Grand Central

Bishop Street Lofts

Ashland Manor

7300 Venture Apartments

Greenview Apartments

Green Manor

Melrose Shores

Berteau Manor

West Grace Street

Inspire West Town

Hugo River North
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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 | $1,951 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $520 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,737 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,769 | $1,405 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,935 | $750 | $9,733 |
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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 $2,517.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,370 square feet unit starting from $2,025 at Elmhurst Place Apartments.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 887 sq ft.
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