
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (1,432 Rentals) Page 19 of 29


The Park Terrace

Ivy at Sylvan

5118 N Lincoln Ave

1781 W Altgeld St

7146-7152 S Clairmont Ave

Alef Park

5528-5532 S. Everett Avenue

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

Ivy Terrace

Ivy Villas

Buckingham Place

1215 W. Diversey

Leavitt Manor Apartments

918 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

523-31 W. Fullerton

4348-4358 S Prairie Ave

640 Briar

5202-5210 S. Cornell Avenue

Birchwood Manor Apartments

5906 N Sheridan Rd.

1712-1714 W Sunnyside Ave

Ivy Gayles

2047-2049 W Berwyn Ave

1441 W. Berteau Ave.

Fountainbleau-Cambridge

Cortland

Ivy at Shelbyrne

2224 N Seminary

4820-4828 N Hermitage Ave

GreenGlen Park

4151-57 W Cullom

Maple Court

1246 W. Pratt

Harper Court

HIGHPOINT Albany Park on Christiana

5325 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

5474-5480 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

Garfield Gardens

7818-7820 South Shore Drive

7956 S Normal Ave

520 W. Stratford Pl.

1816 North Halsted

1065 N. Hermitage Ave.

1226-1234 W Winona Ave

The Granada

Ravenswood Vista Apartments

1440 E. 52nd Street

6701 N. Glenwood

2244 N. Cleveland
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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 | $2,028 | $595 | $5,473 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,699 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,658 | $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 $2,474.
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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