
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,173 Rentals) Page 8 of 24


7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave

Magnolia Gardens

7917-27 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7031 S Chappel

4855 N Kimball Ave

7925 S Phillips

7300 S Yates Blvd 2347-59 E 73rd Chicago, IL 60649

8051 S Ingleside

The Highlands Apartments

Chatham Apartments

3030 E. 79th Street

North Town Village

The Talman Building

7706 S Saginaw

8642 S Maryland Ave

8200 S Ingleside

6516 S University

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave

8312 S Ingleside Ave

Bennett Apartments

7700 S East End Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

Atrium West Apartments

8057-59 S Marshfield Chicago, IL 60620

12013 S Eggleston Avenue

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

8000 S Drexel

8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619

7120 S East End

Lawndale Apartments

Coleman Place At Legends South

7706 South Coles 2837 E 77th St Chicago, IL 60649

7354 S Dorchester

Mayfair Commons - Senior Community

7846 S Saginaw

1860 S Komensky Ave Chicago, IL 60623

3000-3004 N Central Ave

1931 E 71st

4909 N Glenwood Ave

Eastwood Apartments

8345 S Drexel

Greenleaf Apartments

7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave Chicago, IL 60649

7516-7524 N Seeley Ave

1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.

8000-12 S Maryland Ave

7003 S Harper

7800 S Morgan

Eastgate Village
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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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