
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,171 Rentals) Page 12 of 24


1417 W Sherwin Ave

5545-5551 N Magnolia Ave

5019 W Jackson Blvd

Pine North

1350 W Hood Ave

418 S Laramie

5001 W Adams

4327-4333 N Kedvale Ave

5101 W Monroe

4155 N Keystone Ave

Cagan Northwest Chicago Apartments

Kedvale Systems

7657 S East End Ave

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

Racine-Waveland

5263 W Congress

7320-7330 N Ridge Ave

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

Ivy Dickens

5011 W Maypole

5627-5633 N Winthrop Ave

5870 W Lake

5200 N Wayne Ave

4815 W Monroe

1807 S St Louis

6904 S Cregier Ave

10206 S Walden Pky

1400 W. Edgewater

4815 N Springfield

1825-1839 W Foster Ave

6901 S Merrill

1115 S Karlov

The Pershing

2600 W. Logan Blvd

8935 S Dauphin Ave

3501 W Adams

Schubert Square

Blackstone Court

17-19 N Waller Ave

5012 W Jackson Blvd

723 N Central

49th Street Apartments

330 N Pine

6237-45 Kedzie

4915 S Drexel Apartments

5024 W Quincy

South Shore

10627-33 S. Hale Ave

4253 S Whipple St
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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 | $2,086 | $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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