
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,172 Rentals) Page 18 of 24


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Pleasant Oak

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

1116 Washington - Oak Park

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

618-632 S. Austin Blvd.

13905 S Clark

7241-7245 W Lawrence

21st Street

Parkside Apartments

11011-11013 S Lloyd Dr

7819 Rutherford Ave

Hunter Brook Group

Circle Court

Perry Grove Apartments

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

Chateau Royale

Maple Crossing Apartments

9700 S Karlov Ave

Courts of the Fountains

322-330 W Washington Blvd

The Banc Hammond

Pinnacle Apartments

3049 Harlem Ave

Argyle Garden Apartments

Brook Forest Apartments

Douglas Pointe

American Heartland Homes

3230 Home Ave

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

1627-45 Ridge Ave.

2730 Hampton Parkway

7215 38th Place

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545 N Highview Ave, Unit 4

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7920 S 82nd Ave

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10380 Michael Todd Terrace

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215 E 1st St

307 Ridge Rd, Unit First Floor

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9998 S 84th Terrace, Unit #32

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8057 W Churchill Ave, Unit Churchill

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437 Graceland Ave, Unit 1S

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7804 Banks St, Unit 1 - North

3106 Calwagner St, Unit B

930 E Shady Way, Unit 9

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2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B

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9660 Ivanhoe Ave, Unit 1

488 E 5th Ct

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8450 Waukegan Rd, Unit 1

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1140 Ferdinand Ave Apt 9, Unit 9

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819 Marengo Ave, Unit 2
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 | $2,084 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,686 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,301 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,675 | $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 $2,485.
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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