
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (663 Rentals) Page 6 of 14


1738 W 77th

1001-1005 S Mayfield Ave

12013 S Eggleston Avenue

8052 S Laflin St

Heiwa Terrace

7500 S South Shore Drive

4956 W Belden Ave

7601 S King Dr

7812-7814 S Emerald Ave

1623-1633 West Lunt Avenue

7000-7006 N Western Ave

6301 N Winthrop Ave

6439-45 N Richmond St

7443 N Claremont Ave

7002 S Stewart Ave

8241 S Ellis

543 W 74th

7914 S Kingston

7801 S Saginaw

wolcott equities

7701 S Ashland Ave

234 E 109th St

7903 S Luella

4114 W Washington

7834 S Coles

Rosenwald Courts

Hilliard Towers Family One

6705 S Michigan

2710 E 83rd St

410 E 107th St

7601 S Coles

Lakeside Tower

6725 S Campbell Ave

8236 S Maryland

2600 W Berwyn Ave

8308 S Ingleside Ave

Winchester 7363 N

6726 N Glenwood Ave

7301 N Ridge Blvd

7800 S Laflin Street

7948 S Greenwood

4720-4730 W Addison St

2225 E 87th St

3201-3209 N Clark St

Historic Strand Apartments

7901 S Dobson Ave

Brainard Apartments

8155 S Maryland

8552-8554 S Laflin St
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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 | $2,024 | $595 | $4,970 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,678 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,721 | $6,790 | $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 $2,462.
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 1,070 sq ft.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.