
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,176 Rentals) Page 3 of 24


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7342 S Vernon Ave

4038 W Dickens Ave, Unit 4038 West Dickens Avenue

4207 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 4207 West Fullerton Avenu

2666 E 77th St, Unit 2666 East 77th Street

3029 N Parkside Ave, Unit 1E

735 E 88th St, Unit 2R

735 E 88th St, Unit 3F

1904 E 79th St, Unit 2nd Floor

5710 N Rockwell St, Unit garden
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2145 W Chase Ave, Unit 2

4616 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 4616 w Jackson Garden

3110 W 59th St, Unit 2F

3547 S Hermitage Ave, Unit Top

1826 S Trumbull Ave, Unit Basement Unit

3357 N Monticello Ave

7041 S Constance Ave, Unit 7047-3B

6942 S Crandon Ave, Unit 6948-3

836 N Massasoit Ave, Unit 2B

7054 S Western Ave, Unit 7054 South Western Avenue
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1924 W 78th St, Unit 2N

52 N Parkside Ave, Unit 2

5254 W Melrose St, Unit 1

3110 W 59th St, Unit 2E

3832 W Lexington St, Unit 1

8109 S King Dr

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

1333 W Birchwood Ave

2736 N Laramie Ave

4547 N Dover St
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3000 S Kedvale Ave

5905 W Huron St

3647 N Newland Ave

7408 S Eberhart Ave

5148 S Indiana Ave

8120 S Maryland Ave

6225 N Francisco Ave

4058 W Dickens Ave

2540 W Thorndale Ave

211 S Campbell Ave
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1383 W Greenleaf Ave

8900 S Langley Ave

7833 S Colfax Ave

4038 W Dickens Ave

7329 N Honore St

1206 W 83rd St

2605 W Fitch Ave

7610 S Saginaw Ave

2424 W Estes Ave

221 E 78th 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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