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property at 4935 W 18th St

$1,075 - $1,125

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4935 W 18th St

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property at 5741 W 35th St

$1,000 - $1,100

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5741 W 35th St

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Victoria Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Hills

1854 S Phillip DrMount Prospect, IL 60056
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Terrace Apartments
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Terrace Apartments

1829 N Broadway AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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Shady Way
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Shady Way

920 E Shady WayArlington Heights, IL 60005
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320 Elgin Ave
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320 Elgin Ave

320 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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5017 W 14th St
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5017 W 14th St

5017 W 14th StCicero, IL 60804
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230 S Maple
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230 S Maple

230-238 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60302
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1630 Central St
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1630 Central St

1630 Central StEvanston, IL 60201
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900 S Cuyler Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 S Cuyler Ave

900 S Cuyler AveOak Park, IL 60304
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Lawndale Apartments
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Lawndale Apartments

6930 Hohman AveHammond, IN 46324
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Virginia Apartments
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Virginia Apartments

6905-6915 Magoun AveHammond, IN 46324
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117 Buiding
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117 Buiding

117 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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Knox Apartments
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Knox Apartments

15301-15310 S Knox Ave, OakOak Forest, IL 60452
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7751-7757 S Oconto Ave
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7751-7757 S Oconto Ave

7751-7757 S Oconto AveBridgeview, IL 60455
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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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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.