
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (665 Rentals) Page 11 of 14


Meadow View Apartments

Manchester Court Apartments

13905 S Clark

Maple Crossing Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

7251-7259 Lawrence

Argyle Garden Apartments

American Heartland Homes

2730 Hampton Parkway

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3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #2

8 Waltham St, Unit 1R

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89 Paxton Ave, Unit 89paxton

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2407 Grove Ave, Unit West Bedroom

1442 John St, Unit 2

414 W 144th St, Unit Studio/Basement

2109-2123 W 119th St, Unit 2109-7

3103 S Harlem Ave, Unit 3F

1938 N 17th Ave, Unit 3

4935 W 18th St

4117 Euclid Ave

485 Buffalo Ave

2300 Holiday Ter

15302 Knox Ave

2206 S 57th Ave

725 Sibley Blvd

4935 W 18th

5741 W 35th St

3443 S Central Ave

5700 W 35th St

1212 S 50th Ave

2247 Gunderson Ave

2140 Gunderson Ave

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

The Maywood Apartments

Victoria Hills

Terrace Apartments

Shady Way

320 Elgin Ave

812 S 19th Ave Maywood, IL 60153

5017 W 14th St

230 S Maple

1710-1716 W Touhy Ave

1630 Central St

900 S Cuyler Ave

Lawndale Apartments

Virginia Apartments

117 Buiding

Knox Apartments

7751-7757 S Oconto Ave
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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 | $1,981 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,618 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $750 | $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 $2,491.
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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