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Morningside Court

Good Shephard Manor

Montclare Senior Residences of Englewood

Chinatown Elderly Apartments

St. Edmund's Tower Annex

Willa Rawls Manor Apartments

Damen Court Apartments

Lafayette Terrace

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Archer Courts Apartments

Lawndale Terrace

Evergreen Tower 2

North and Talman Elderly Apartments

Oaks Dearborn Park

Wilson Yard

James Sneider Apartments

Independence Apartments

Evergreen Tower I

Lake Vista Apartments
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Archer Avenue Senior Residences

Alpha Tower Apartments

Overture Edgewater Beach

Lake Park Apartments

Pioneer Village

Roosevelt Place Senior Apartments

Flannery Apartments

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Heritage Senior Apartments - 55 and over

Mallinckrodt in the Park

The Arboretum Villas at Plymouth Place

St. Anthony's of Lansing

Mather Place

1220 Depot St

Albert Goedke & Armond King Apartments

Melrose Commons

Our Savior's Senior Housing

Forest Oaks Senior Apartments

Plymouth Place Senior Living

Leyden Senior Apartments

Prospect Senior Lofts

Courtland Square Condominiums

Elmbrook Senior Residence

Palos Heights Senior Living

Prairie Green at Fay’s Point

Riverwalk Senior Residences

Golden Manor

Mills Park Tower

Liberty Village
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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 | $2,024 | $595 | $4,970 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,678 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,721 | $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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