
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,100 (505 Rentals) Page 2 of 11


8700 S Merrill Ave

7037 S East End Ave

10855 S Vernon Ave

Merrill Court

6351 N Lakewood Ave

7451 S Vernon Ave

1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment For Rent

8249 S Evans

8122-8128 S Indiana Ave
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Westhaven Park II - C

8045-8049 S King Dr

8101-8107 S Langley Ave

1133 E 82nd St

9218 S. Bishop

7555 S Hermitage Ave

Cottage View Terrace

6101 S Oak Park

4441-4455 N Damen Ave

2614 W Marquette Rd
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7800 S Colfax Ave

Kimball 5324 N

Chase Manor

2128 N. Whipple St.

The Sheridan Pratt

9017-9019 S Cottage Grove Ave

7701 S Eggelston St

7520 S. Coles Avenue

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11000 S Michigan Ave

Wolcott Apartments

South Beach Apartments

Oglesby Arms

7600-14 S South Shore Dr

The Doral

8232 S Drexel Ave

6315-6319 S California Ave

7115-25 S East End Ave

First InSite 8044 S Chatam II
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319 E 79th

8100 S Justine St

South Shore Neighborhood Apartments

7517 S. Coles

7900 S Essex

8000 S Marshfield Ave

6838 S Jeffery Blvd

7701 S Cottage Grove

6700 S Merrill Ave

7903 S Eberhart
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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 | $2,033 | $595 | $5,483 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,994 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,544 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,666 | $6,700 | $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 Westhaven Park II - C listed at $754.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,476.
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 995 sq ft.
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