
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,172 Rentals) Page 20 of 24


9625-9633 Ridgeland Ave

Baldwin Apartments

Baldwin Apartments

The Maywood Apartments

Victoria Hills

Terrace Apartments

Ann Rainey Apartments

Shady Way

2441-49 West 119th Street

1200 W. 127th

320 Elgin Ave

812 S 19th Ave

5017 W 14th St

230 S Maple

1710-1716 W Touhy Ave

3611 Adams Street

2631 West 123rd Street

1630 Central St

6520 Windsor Avenue

900 S Cuyler Ave

12619 - 12623 Lincoln Street

3108 Saint Charles Rd

1800 Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163

Broadview Apartments

1660 N 1st Avenue

4916 N Harlem Ave

Sure Man, LLC

Riviera Apartments

820 Reba

309-311 Sherman Ave

Pleasant Home

4904 N Harlem Ave

Lawndale Apartments

Virginia Apartments

117 Buiding

Knox Apartments

7751-7757 S Oconto Ave

1921 S 17th Ave

1123 N 33rd Ave

1450 N 1st Ave

15815 W Lexington Ave

The Courts of Cicero Apartments

3144-3150 S Harlem Ave

Chestnut Villa

Summit Court Apartments

Alsip Apartments

37 King Arthur Ct

300 Des Plaines Ave

14547 Chicago Road
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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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