
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (1,434 Rentals) Page 5 of 29


5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 502

1512 N Greenview Ave, Unit Garden apt 1 Rear

2754 W North Shore Ave, Unit 2754 West North Shore Ave

7353 N Damen Ave, Unit 7353 North Damen Ave

1333 W Birchwood Ave, Unit 1333 West Birchwood Ave

2010 W Cornelia Ave, Unit Grdn

1241 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 507

1102 N Central Ave, Unit 2

4616 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 4616 w Jackson Garden

4217 N Campbell Ave, Unit 1N

2025 W Granville Ave, Unit 305

1263 W Pratt

1916 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

3950 W Roscoe St, Unit 3

4278 N Hazel St, Unit C unit

1826 S Trumbull Ave, Unit Basement Unit

4278 N Hazel St, Unit 4278 N Hazel

1324 Estes, Unit 3

3406 W Carmen Ave, Unit 1B

1904 E 79th St

7252 N Hamilton Ave

3418 W McLean Ave, Unit Top

9453 S Loomis St, Unit 304

5031 N Harding Ave, Unit 1E

5600 S Francisco Ave, Unit 2907-2

2907 W 56th St

1654 Pratt, Unit 1

1144 W 84th St, Unit FL 1

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

3301 W Walnut St

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

1550 W 95th St, Unit 303

4220 W Armitage Ave

8531 S Burley Ave

4850 N Lamon Ave

1709 W Wallen Ave

903 W Sunnyside

5336 N Kenmore Ave

4630 N Lincoln Ave

1206 W 83rd St

3649 W Montrose Ave

5715 N Cicero Ave

7353 N Damen Ave

1614 W Granville Ave

4402 N Hermitage Ave

3746 W Leland Ave

1062 W Thorndale Ave

1620 W Farwell Ave

1251 N Clybourn Ave
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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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