
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (1,447 Rentals) Page 2 of 29


6751 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

Lakeside Grant Manor

Eden Commons

The Versailles Apartments

Uptown Regency - 5050 N Sheridan Rd

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

The Pavilion

Academy at Drexel

7715 S South Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60649
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Oglesby Towers Apartments

Lake Grove Village

5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60644

Violet Coliving

3957 W Irving Park Rd

The Townhouse Apartments

8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Westhaven Park Station

Shorewind Apartments

5957-73 W Madison St 11-17 S Austin Chicago, IL 60644
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1734 E 72nd St Chicago, IL 60649

The Boulevard at OC Living

South Shore Beach Apartments

8201 S Ada St

5440-42 N Winthrop Ave

561 W 18th St

5054 N Ridgeway Ave

7300 Venture Apartments

West Grace Street

The Onyx on North Shore

1040 Hollywood

Portage Park Theater Apartments

544 W. Melrose

Sheridan Apartments

632 W. Addison

5326 N Winthrop Ave

634 W. Cornelia

3510 N. Pine Grove

930 W. Winona

Clarendon Shores

Sheridan Park LLC

515 W. Briar

441 W. Oakdale

434 Wellington

Buena Shores

2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave

12157 S Michigan Ave

WASHTENAW

1330 N Dearborn

4253 S Whipple St
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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 | $1,944 | $550 | $5,466 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,446 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,833 | $2,475 | $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 Westhaven Park II - C listed at $754.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,486.
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 788 sq ft.
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