
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,800 (1,577 Rentals) Page 4 of 32


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2957 N Halsted St, Unit A

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523 W Melrose St, Unit A02C

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820 W Lakeside Pl, Unit A00C

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2334 W School St, Unit 2

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1605 W Thome Ave, Unit 2

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4647 N Manor Ave, Unit #G

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1806 W Farwell Ave, Unit 3

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731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F

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2136 West Jackson Boulevard, Unit #1

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1609 W Rascher Ave, Unit 1

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4425 N Kenton Ave, Unit Kenton Basement

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4848 N Damen Ave, Unit 4851-203

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3835 N Fremont St, Unit 3831-508

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4875 N Paulina St

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1321 W Estes Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM

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1637 W Estes Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 1A

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2712 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 215

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1111 W Roscoe St, Unit #21

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820 W Waveland Ave

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3721 N Pine Grove Ave

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519 W Brompton Ave, Unit 525-GDN

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957 W Cornelia Ave

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4511 S Washtenaw Ave

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939 W Winona St, Unit 1

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1651 W Jonquil Ter, Unit 16

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2219 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2R

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4610 N Paulina St, Unit 202

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2939 N Fairfield Ave, Unit 1A

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3815 N Pine Grove Ave

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3732 N Pine Grove Ave

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901 W Carmen Ave, Unit 103

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656 W Grace St, Unit 2

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1525 W Morse Ave, Unit 214

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938 W Carmen Ave

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1822 S Throop St

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809 W Cornelia Ave

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 207

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1523 W Morse Ave, Unit 1

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1058 W Glenlake Ave

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7528 N Seeley Ave

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818 W Lakeside Pl, Unit A00C

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6755 N Sheridan Rd

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7655 N Sheridan Rd

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4038 N Ashland Ave

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2606 W Gunnison St

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4409 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 1A

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3923 N Keeler Ave, Unit 2

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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

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5722 N Winthrop Ave
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,988 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,854 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $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 $2,490.
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 1,081 sq ft.
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