
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (666 Rentals) Page 7 of 14


7624 S Kingston

1055 W. Catalpa Ave.

Linder/Lawrence Apartments

8255 S Maryland

6829 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

4241-4247 N Hermitage Ave

6800 S Dorchester Ave

8101 S Drexel

Lake Lane Apartments

West Rogers Park

7934 S Wabash

Damen Ave Apartments

8326 S Ellis Ave

1456 W Birchwood

1016 W Balmoral Ave

6455 S Fairfield

7200 S Shore Dr

912-930 W Gordon Ter

7924 S Vernon Ave

1516 E 70th St

7901 S Paxton

7825 S Emerald

Prince Edward Manor

6230 S Artesian

2656 W 69th St

7914 S Hermitage

11932 S Stewart

4854-4856 W Deming Pl

Blue and Yellow Apartments

3000 W Marquette Rd

7150-52 S Cornell Ave

8127 S Ellis

1104 W Columbia

8514 S Crandon

7055 S St Lawrence

10201 S St Lawrence

6401 S California

7151 S Indiana Ave

11143-11145 S King Dr

6832 S Crandon

7609 S Coles

Morse Apartments

2838 E 91st

8231 S Ellis

Island Terrace

7920 S Evans

7953 S Wolcott Ave

Hilliard Towers Family II

7800 S Jeffery
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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 | $2,018 | $595 | $4,964 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,779 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,729 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,122 | $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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