
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,173 Rentals) Page 4 of 24


740 E 90th St, Unit 740 E. 90th Street

1146 N Lawndale Ave

610 N Mayfield Ave

1731 W 91st St

2013 W Morse Ave

1729 W 91st St

5139 W Windsor Ave

6951 N Ashland Ave

8700 S Merrill Ave

1237 West Chase

10947 S Longwood Dr

5639 N Magnolia Ave

3649 W Montrose Ave

1649 W Touhy Ave

3424 N Lavergne Ave

4831 W Addison St

3550 W Lawrence Ave

7952 S Ashland Ave

2536 W Thorndale Ave

1521 E 65th St

7402 S Racine Ave

948 N Kildare Ave

2329 E 70th St

7529 N Rogers Ave

22-26 N Pulaski Rd

6215 W Belmont Ave

2520 W Walton St

7121 S East End Ave

5559 W Altgeld St

55-57 W Altgeld St

2321 E 70th St

1745 W 91st St

543 E 77th St

1245 N Karlov Ave

1140 N Lawndale Ave

2309 S Sacramento Ave

5633 W 63rd St

1661 S Homan Ave

1439 W 93rd St

3746 W Leland Ave

10981 S Church St

6219 S Kenwood Ave

3544 W Belden Ave

10985 S Church St

355 W 120th St

6502 S Kilpatrick Ave

2102 S Central Park Ave

1423 S Drake Ave

3051 N Austin 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 | $1,951 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $520 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,114 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,737 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,769 | $1,405 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,935 | $750 | $9,733 |
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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 $2,517.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,370 square feet unit starting from $2,025 at Elmhurst Place Apartments.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 887 sq ft.
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