
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (663 Rentals) Page 7 of 14


7624 S Kingston

1055 W. Catalpa Ave.

Linder/Lawrence Apartments

6237-45 Kedzie

8255 S Maryland

6829 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

4241-4247 N Hermitage Ave

6800 S Dorchester Ave

Lake Lane Apartments

West Rogers Park

Damen Ave Apartments

1016 W Balmoral Ave

1456 W Birchwood

South Shore Drive

912-930 W Gordon Ter

7924 S Vernon Ave

7901 S Paxton

1516 E 70th St

7825 S Emerald

Prince Edward Manor

8148 S Ingleside

11932 S Stewart

4854-4856 W Deming Pl

Blue and Yellow Apartments

3000 W Marquette Rd

7914 S Hermitage

6230 S Artesian

6455 S Fairfield Ave

2656 W 69th St

7150-52 S Cornell Ave

8127 S Ellis

8352 S Ellis Ave

1104 W Columbia

8514 S Crandon

7934 S Wabash

7055 S St Lawrence

10201 S St Lawrence

7151 S Indiana Ave

11143 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr Chicago, IL 60628

6832 S Crandon

1514 W 77th

17-19 N Waller Ave

Island Terrace

6705 S Michigan

2838 E 91st

Morse Apartments

7920 S Evans

7953 S Wolcott Ave

8231 S Ellis
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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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