
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,149 Rentals) Page 18 of 23


238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

1116 Washington - Oak Park

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

7241-7245 W Lawrence

Parkside Apartments

11011-11013 S Lloyd Dr

7819 Rutherford Ave

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

Hunter Brook Group

Circle Court

Pinnacle Apartments

7251-7259 Lawrence

13905 S Clark

Douglas Pointe Apartments

2101 Wesley Ave

Maple Crossing Apartments

Courts of the Fountains

322-330 W Washington Blvd

3230 Home Ave

Argyle Garden Apartments

Chateau Royale

American Heartland Homes

3049 Harlem Ave

Brook Forest Apartments

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

1627-45 Ridge Ave.

2730 Hampton Parkway

8 Waltham St, Unit 1R

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2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N

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89 Paxton Ave, Unit 89paxton

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1310 S 51st Ct, Unit 202

3106 Calwagner St, Unit 2

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10380 Michael Todd Terrace

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9660 Ivanhoe Ave, Unit 1

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8450 Waukegan Rd, Unit 1

307 Ridge Rd, Unit First Floor

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3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #2

488 E 5th Ct, Unit B

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215 E 1st St

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8504 Waukegan Rd

920 E Shady Way, Unit 6

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1824 Oak Park Ave, Unit English Basement Apartmen

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7121 Stanley Ave, Unit H3

7232 Randolph St, Unit 401

14605 Des Plaines St, Unit 1E

191 S Villa 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 | $2,028 | $595 | $5,473 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,699 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,658 | $6,700 | $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 $2,474.
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 995 sq ft.
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