
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,170 Rentals) Page 11 of 24


Lunt Apartments

929-935 W Sunnyside Ave

7270 S South Shore Dr

West Haven Park II - B

7317 S Chappel

7348 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

9000 S Bishop

11932 S Stewart

4424-4432 N Seeley Ave

7752 S Cornell

Pangea Apartments

729 N Central

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

7549 S Yates

6618 S Wabash

1717 W 77th

4052-4058 W Belmont Ave

7400 S Yates

1509 E 69th Pl

222 E 109th

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

5952-58 W Superior

8222 S Ingleside

4142 N Avers Ave

Paul G Stewart Center

Cornell Arms Apartments

600-602 N Lorel Ave

7706 S Saginaw

The Carolan Apartments

The Columbian

7801 S Saginaw

6031 N Kenmore Ave

3225 W 111th

7624 S Kingston

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Oakley Apartments

Touhy - by - the - Lake

Luella Court

2504 W 63rd St

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

Cicero Senior Lofts

Levy House

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

George Commons

6022 S Indiana Ave

1145-49 N LeClaire Ave

320 N Mason Ave

7901 S Dobson

Woodlawn House Apartments
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 | $2,086 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,294 | $1,795 | $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 $2,492.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at 2939 W Belmont Ave.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 735 sq ft.
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