
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,000 (376 Rentals) Page 4 of 8


8642 S Maryland Ave

6516 S University

Bennett Apartments

7700 S East End Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave

North Town Village

Chatham Apartments

The Talman Building

7706 S Saginaw

3030 E. 79th Street

Atrium West Apartments

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

8751 S Cottage Grove Ave

8001 S Carpenter

8000 S Drexel

Lawndale Apartments

6104 S Campbell

Coleman Place At Legends South

8152 S Evans

7944 S Paulina

Mayfair Commons - Senior Community

8312 S Ingleside

7846 S Saginaw

Greenleaf Apartments

8345 S Drexel

3000-3004 N Central Ave

7516-7524 N Seeley Ave

1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.

Eastwood Apartments

4909 N Glenwood Ave

8000-12 S Maryland Ave

Eastgate Village

8806 S Cottage Grove

7800 S Morgan

6700 S Indiana Ave

2041 E 75th St

7756 S Marshfield

8155 S Ingleside

8238 S Ellis

1815 W 77th

East Side Apartments

7419 S Phillips

301-313 N. Austin Blvd.

6320-6328 S Troy St

1738 W 77th

1001-1005 S Mayfield Ave

12013 S Eggleston Avenue

8052 S Laflin 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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