
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,000 (376 Rentals) Page 5 of 8


6301 N Winthrop Ave

6439-45 N Richmond St

Winchester Suites

4956 W Belden Ave

7601 S King Dr

Heiwa Terrace

7500 S South Shore Drive

1623-1633 West Lunt Avenue

7002 S Stewart Ave

7443 N Claremont Ave

6830 N Sheridan Rd

543 W 74th

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7801 S Saginaw

8241 S Ellis

7701 S Ashland Ave

3600 W Franklin

7903 S Luella

7834 S Coles

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave

Rosenwald Courts

Hilliard Towers Family One

7914 S Kingston

2710 E 83rd St

410 E 107th St

7601 S Coles

Winchester 7363 N

Lakeside Tower

8308 S Ingleside Ave

6726 N Glenwood Ave

7301 N Ridge Blvd

6725 S Campbell Ave

2600 W Berwyn Ave

2225 E 87th St

7800 S Laflin Street

4720-4730 W Addison St

3201-3209 N Clark St

Historic Strand Apartments

8251 S Ellis

1734 E 72nd

Brainard Apartments

8155 S Maryland

7901 S Dobson Ave

7624 S Kingston

8552-8554 S Laflin St

8127 S Ellis

8255 S Maryland

6829 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

4241-4247 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL Local Guide

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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