
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (1,171 Rentals) Page 9 of 24


6439-45 N Richmond St

7601 S King Dr

7500 S South Shore Drive

2838 E 91st

Heiwa Terrace

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8342 S Ellis Ave

543 W 74th

7701 S Ashland Ave

7903 S Luella

3600 W Franklin

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave

8000 S Drexel

Rosenwald Courts

Hilliard Towers Family One

7914 S Kingston

2710 E 83rd St

7601 S Coles

410 E 107th St

6933 S Indiana

Lakeside Tower

Winchester 7363 N

8308 S Ingleside Ave

6725 S Campbell Ave

8236 S Maryland

2600 W Berwyn Ave

7301 N Ridge Blvd

6726 N Glenwood Ave

7800 S Laflin Street

2225 E 87th St

4720-4730 W Addison St

7120 S East End

3201-3209 N Clark St

Historic Strand Apartments

1734 E 72nd

8251 S Ellis

Brainard Apartments

8155 S Maryland

9400 S Laflin

8552-8554 S Laflin St

Linder/Lawrence Apartments

West Rogers Park

8051 S Ingleside

Lake Lane Apartments

6829 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

4241-4247 N Hermitage Ave

6800 S Dorchester Ave

Damen Ave Apartments

8101 S Drexel
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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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