
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (679 Rentals) Page 8 of 14


7609 S Coles

2838 E 91st

Morse Apartments

8231 S Ellis

Island Terrace

7920 S Evans

7953 S Wolcott Ave

Hilliard Towers Family II

7719 S Yates

5007 W Jackson Blvd

929-935 W Sunnyside Ave

7270 S South Shore Dr

6923 S Indiana

Chicago Apartments

Lunt Apartments

7800 S Bishop St

9400 S Laflin St

8951 S Ada St

1704 W 77th St

1530-1542 N Kedzie Ave

8000 S Paulina

West Haven Park II - B

9000 S Bishop

7348 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

7317 S Chappel

Pangea Apartments

7940 S Greenwood

4424-4432 N Seeley Ave

7752 S Cornell

11932 S Stewart

729 N Central

7400 S Yates

7549 S Yates

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

4052-4058 W Belmont Ave

Paul G Stewart Center

222 E 109th

1509 E 69th Pl

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

5952-58 W Superior

4142 N Avers Ave

Sheridan Lake Apartments

2504 W 63rd St

The Columbian

Oakley Apartments

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

6031 N Kenmore Ave

Cornell Arms Apartments

600-602 N Lorel 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 | $2,044 | $595 | $5,915 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,893 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,870 | $7,000 | $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 $2,467.
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 1,016 sq ft.
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