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465 Carpenter

Eugenie Terrace on the Park

The Carmen

871 N Franklin

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Neveseno

812 West Adams

Wacker Place

The Erikson

Galewood Residences
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Onni Fulton Market

Than Tower

The Avra West Loop

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Westerly

The Jax

369 Grand by Onni

One Chicago

The Grand Central

The Raven Residences

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The Weyland

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The Cooper

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465 North Park

Aberdeen East

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

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The Sinclair

The Hudson

1000 South Clark

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1225 Old Town
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73 East Lake

Lincoln Park Plaza

The Deco North Lake Shore

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1133 N. Dearborn

Gateway West Loop

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1401 S. State

The Montrose

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OneEleven

Belmont Tower Apartments

Marina City
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220 WIL

Chestnut Place

Mondial River West

Webster House

Alta

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

Scio at the Medical District

Columbus Plaza

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1120 N. LaSalle

Oglesby Towers Apartments
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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 | $2,070 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,359 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,361 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,675 | $1,795 | $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 $2,468.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at 2939 W Belmont Ave.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 958 sq ft.
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