
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (1,430 Rentals) Page 14 of 29


4052-4058 W Belmont Ave

7400 S Yates Blvd

Paul G Stewart Center

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

5952-58 W Superior

4142 N Avers Ave

Touhy - by - the - Lake

Luella Court

2504 W 63rd St

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

Sheridan Lake Apartments

4956 S Prairie Ave

Oakley Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

600-602 N Lorel Ave

The Carolan Apartments

The Columbian

6031 N Kenmore Ave

3225 W 111th

Cicero Senior Lofts

Levy House

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

1042-1048 N Leamington Ave

1145-49 N LeClaire Ave

320 N Mason Ave

Woodlawn House Apartments

6100 Eberhart

5545-5551 N Magnolia Ave

5019 W Jackson Blvd

1417 W Sherwin Ave

1350 W Hood Ave

Pine North

6618 S Wabash

4327-4333 N Kedvale Ave

5101 W Monroe

4155 N Keystone Ave

7657 S East End Ave

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

5200 N Wayne Ave

Cagan Northwest Chicago Apartments

5136 S Kimbark Ave

Ivy Dickens

5011 W Maypole

5627-5633 N Winthrop Ave

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

Racine-Waveland

5263 W Congress Pky

7320-7330 N Ridge Ave

Kedvale Systems
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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 | $2,030 | $450 | $5,495 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,493 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,666 | $6,700 | $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 $2,476.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $9,987 at The Parker Fulton Market.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 995 sq ft.
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