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600 N Lake Shore Dr

850 Lake Shore Drive

1323 E. 57th St

5429 S. Woodlawn Avenue

12157 S Michigan Ave

Luella Court

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

Ivy Dickens
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911 W. Oakdale Ave.

2600 W. Logan Blvd

6011 N Kenmore St

Shorewind Court Apartments

1666 Pratt

Ivy Hastings

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

Ivy at Mason

1912 S Throop St

Ivy at Carlson
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2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

Ivy at Harper

Ivy Kenwood

Ivy at Fairfax

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

Ivy at Sylvan

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

Ivy Greens

The Trilogy at Hyde Park

Ivy Villas
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Ivy Terrace

Ivy at Shelbyrne

Ivy Gayles

Maple Court

Ivy at Kimbark

Ivy at Piccadilly

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

The Vivian

5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

The 1521 Sherwin
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Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

1125 W Oakdale Ave

5416 S. Woodlawn Avenue

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park

The Del Prado

1412 N Ashland Ave

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments

The Hedwig

1611 W Division

927 W. Irving 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 | $2,086 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,294 | $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 $2,492.
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 735 sq ft.
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