
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,172 Rentals) Page 19 of 24


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733 N Western Ave

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2111 S Oak Park Ave

2109-2123 W 119th St, Unit 2123-12

7946 Ogden Ave, Unit 1

414 W 144th St, Unit Studio/Basement

14605 Des Plaines St, Unit 1 W

351 Hawthorne Cir, Unit 5

1609-1609 Waukegan Rd, Unit 3

2555 N Nordica Ave, Unit 1

327 Hawthorne Cir, Unit 5

14605 Des Plaines St, Unit 1E

1609-1609 Waukegan Rd

311 Hawthorne Cir, Unit 1

15312 Knox Ave

3112 Calwagner St

510 Macie Ct

2741 W 87th St

8039 W Grand Ave

1041 N Northwest Hwy

1645 Downs Dr

6500 W Cermak Rd

2208 S 57th Ave

10720 S Ridgeland Ave

14502 Cottage Grove Ave

150 E Lake St

503-1218 W Talcott Rd

8100 W Oakton St

2148 Gunderson Ave

5104 W 18th St

154 Des Plaines Ave

1213 34th Ave

160 E Lake St

1384 Brown St

15311 Kilpatrick Ave

5565 W 95th St

4350 Sheffield Ave

1925 Grove Ave

411 Beloit Ave

5741 W 35th St

7441 Randolph St

1648 Clarence Ave

1548 S 61st Ct

5700 W 35th St

2146 Gunderson Ave

2150 Gunderson Ave

426 Elmwood Ave

917 - 919 Chicago Ave

10201 Dearlove Rd

9600 S Komensky 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 | $2,084 | $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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