
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,821 Rentals) Page 17 of 37


6439-45 N Richmond St

7000-7006 N Western Ave

7812-7814 S Emerald Ave

Heiwa Terrace

7500 S South Shore Drive

7443 N Claremont Ave

6301 N Winthrop Ave

1001-1005 S Mayfield Ave

7601 S King Dr

12013 S Eggleston Avenue

8052 S Laflin St

7002 S Stewart Ave

8241 S Ellis

543 W 74th

7914 S Kingston

wolcott equities

7701 S Ashland Ave

7801 S Saginaw

234 E 109th St

7903 S Luella

6705 S Michigan

Rosenwald Courts

7834 S Coles

4114 W Washington

Hilliard Towers Family One

410 E 107th St

2710 E 83rd St

7601 S Coles

8236 S Maryland

Winchester 7363 N

8308 S Ingleside Ave

6726 N Glenwood Ave

Lakeside Tower

2600 W Berwyn Ave

6725 S Campbell Ave

7301 N Ridge Blvd

7948 S Greenwood

7800 S Laflin Street

3201-3209 N Clark St

4720-4730 W Addison St

2225 E 87th St

Historic Strand Apartments

7901 S Dobson Ave

Brainard Apartments

8155 S Maryland

7624 S Kingston

8552-8554 S Laflin St

Lake Lane Apartments

Linder/Lawrence Apartments
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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 | $2,042 | $595 | $5,093 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,053 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,814 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,292 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,448 | $7,000 | $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 $2,467.
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 1,070 sq ft.
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