
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,800 (1,577 Rentals) Page 21 of 32


Birchwood Manor Apartments

5528-5532 S. Everett Avenue

1712-1714 W Sunnyside Ave

2047-2049 W Berwyn Ave

5906 N Sheridan Rd.

Fountainbleau-Cambridge

Cortland

Ivy at Shelbyrne

1441 W. Berteau Ave.

Ivy Gayles

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

5474-5480 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

7818-7820 South Shore Drive

8124 S Western Ave. Chicago IL

7956 S Normal Ave

520 W. Stratford Pl.

1816 N Halsted St

Kenwood Court

6701 N. Glenwood

839 Diversey

The Brewery Lofts

Catalpa Vista Apartments

1226-1234 W Winona Ave

724-728 W Roscoe St

Ravenswood Vista Apartments

1440 E. 52nd Street

The Granada

2244 N. Cleveland

1444 W Byron St

3625 W. Dickens St.

1065 N. Hermitage Ave.

5827 N Ridge Ave

4415 N Hazel St

1403-05 W. Belle Plaine Ave.

8201-8205 S Paulina St

Sheridan Courts

Woodlawn Terrace

Dayton Court Apartments

3622 S State St

500 W Belden Ave

6516 S Stony Island Ave

544 Oak at Parkside of Old Town
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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 | $1,987 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,379 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,474 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,142 | $750 | $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 $2,481.
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 973 sq ft.
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