
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (679 Rentals) Page 10 of 14


5012 W Jackson Blvd

723 N Central

7200 Coles

17-19 N Waller Ave

49th Street Apartments

Schubert Square

4253 S Whipple St

10627-33 S. Hale Ave

5907-5909 N Kenmore Ave

6011 N Kenmore St

South Shore

Peterson Plaza

934-936 W Windsor Building

Edgewater Apartments

Park Station Lofts

Lake Park Manor

7800 S South Shore Dr

1618 W Roscoe St

5018 W Jackson

4956 S Prairie Ave

Palmer Apartments

2417 N Monticello Ave

8259 S Loomis Blvd

Ravenswood Apartments

Braeden At The Beach

Kenmore Manor Apartments

1627 N Humboldt Blvd

Shorewind Court Apartments

Rogers Park

1666 Pratt

Thome Hermitage Building

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

7808 Southshore

7201 S Western Ave

6818 N Wayne Ave

The Bell Shore

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

Ivy at Carlson

428-438 W Belden Ave

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

5453-5461 S Everett Ave

732 Bittersweet Apartments

Emerald Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

Ivy at Harper

Ivy Kenwood

5454 S Everett

2032 N Winchester Ave

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes
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 | $2,044 | $595 | $5,915 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,893 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,870 | $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 $2,467.
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 1,016 sq ft.
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