
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,812 Rentals) Page 10 of 37


5505 W School St

1237 West Chase

1947 W Patterson Ave

1913 W Larchmont Ave

2352 N St Louis Ave

1413 W Oakdale Ave

1748 N Keystone Ave

3056 W Irving Park Rd

3621 S Winchester Ave

2309 S Sacramento Ave

7037 S East End Ave

3504 N Wolcott Ave

3238 N Southport Ave

5718 N Mozart St

3535 N Troy St

2245 W Barry Ave

1439 W 93rd St

7351 N Damen Ave

1 E 8th St

4036 N California Ave

5328 S Calumet Ave

7444 S Langley Ave

7021 N Glenwood Ave

1729 W Thorndale Ave

3040 N Milwaukee Ave

9101 S Beverly Blvd

3639 W Iowa St

2346 W 19th St

2633 W Ainslie St

2001 S Loomis St

610 N Mayfield Ave

5139 W Windsor Ave

1729 W 91st St

2203 W Erie St

3600 N Lake Shore Dr

5639 N Magnolia Ave

1056 W Cornelia Ave

4408 N Rockwell St

817 W Belle Plaine Ave

3550 W Lawrence Ave

7952 S Ashland Ave

7402 S Racine Ave

2329 E 70th St

22-26 N Pulaski Rd

2102 S Central Park Ave

1445 W Balmoral Ave

2713 W Gladys Ave

1423 S Drake Ave

4510 N Hazel 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 | $1,981 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,618 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $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 $2,491.
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 900 sq ft.
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