
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (939 Rentals) Page 2 of 19


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AMLI River North

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Randolph Tower City Apartments

Inside Info Fremont

Cascade

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Upshore Residences

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Arrive Michigan Avenue

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The Clark

Park View Apartments

14 West Elm Apartments

Maynard At Elaine Place

Prairie Shores

4611 S Ellis Ave
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The Evergreen Lofts

The Station Lofts

868 N. Wells

The Elizabeth Chicago

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1400 Wabash

920 N Wells

The Dylan Chicago

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One Six Six

The Row Fulton Market
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AMLI 808

Panorama

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Imprint

Porte

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Coeval

The Mason

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Catalyst

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The Van Buren

Aspire

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Elevate Lincoln Park
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Beachside Apartments

One Bennett Park

Luxe Logan Square

The Nest at Lincoln Park West

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State and Grand

The Shelby

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Lake and Wells

Lake Shore Plaza

500 Lake Shore Drive

Sheffield of Lincoln Park
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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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