
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,000 (376 Rentals) Page 3 of 8


3650-3656 W Agatite Ave

7801 S South Shore Dr

El San Arms

Reverend Daniel Alvarez Apartments

4735-4737 N Malden St

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

8109 S Ashland

84th Place & Ingleside

12157 S Michigan Ave
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1624-1626 W Morse Ave

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

8042 S Ellis Ave

La Rose Apartments

6155-6159 S California Ave

7941 S Marquette

7800 S Essex

6314 S Troy St

7003 S Harper
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8001 S Muskegon Ave

8141 S Kingston

2826 E 76th

Lunt Street Apartments

6131 N Winthrop Ave

935-941 E 81st St

Ingleside Building

Chicago Lawn Apartments

2315-2329 E 70th St

Shore View Apartments
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6943 S Cornell

5853-5859 S Troy St

Columbus Tower

Austin-Fillmore Apartments

8640 S Ingleside

Baric Commons

4720 N Spaulding Ave

7916 S Drexel

Devonshire Apartments

8515 S Green St

2045-2047 E 75th St

7110 S Ridgeland

1108 E 82nd

7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave

2922 E 90th St

7925 S Phillips

Magnolia Gardens

7917 S Drexel

7031 S Chappel

963 E 84th St
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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 | $2,039 | $595 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $640 | $9,168 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,710 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,906 | $7,000 | $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 $2,459.
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 900 sq ft.
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