
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,300 (849 Rentals) Page 2 of 17


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4850 N Magnolia Ave, Unit #G, Unit #G

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8055 S Paulina St

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5906 W Huron St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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4827 N Damen Ave, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

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10415 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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5317 W Newport Ave, Unit Garden Unit #1, Unit Garden Unit #1

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3222 N Karlov Ave, Unit B, Unit B

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1127 W Farwell Ave, Unit apt 1a, Unit apt 1a

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4808 W Barry Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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10109 S Prospect Ave, Unit Garden Unit, Unit Garden Unit

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1527 W 18th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3332 W 38th St, Unit BSMT, Unit BSMT

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10222 S Lafayette Ave

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6327 S Kenneth Ave

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4355 S Sawyer Ave

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3938 S Talman Ave, Unit 2nd floor, Unit 2nd floor

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4165 S Archer Ave, Unit 203, Unit 203

7667 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2

4248 W 14th St, Unit 1

7043 S East End Ave, Unit 2D

8356 S Paulina St, Unit 1A

1916 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

10718 S Mackinaw Ave, Unit Bsmt

52 N Parkside Ave, Unit 1

8208 S South Shore Dr, Unit Unit-3

7617 S Colfax Ave, Unit 104

8617 S Ashland Ave, Unit Unit- 2B

14 N Long Ave, Unit G

834 N Massasoit Ave, Unit 1A

654 E 81st St

8356 S Paulina St, Unit 1A

2407 S Drake Ave

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

4058 W Dickens Ave

7610 S Saginaw Ave

7612 S Saginaw Ave

239 E 108th St

3917 N Southport Ave

610 N Mayfield Ave

1724 W Jonquil Terrace

7121 S East End Ave

3420 W Irving Park Rd

2438 W 45th Pl

6502 S Kilpatrick Ave

3224 N Karlov Ave

2321 E 70th St

6936 S Crandon Ave

6934 S Crandon Ave

2316 N Leclaire Ave
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,929 | $595 | $8,548 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,871 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,499 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,503 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,590 | $2,475 | $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 Westhaven Park II - C listed at $754.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,482.
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 583 sq ft.
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