
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,817 Rentals) Page 19 of 37


1255 W. Bryn Mawr

7549 S Yates

222 E 109th

8001 S Ellis

729 N Central

4052-4058 W Belmont Ave

7400 S Yates Blvd

Paul G Stewart Center

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

5952-58 W Superior

8101 S Drexel

4142 N Avers Ave

2504 W 63rd St

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

6031 N Kenmore Ave

3225 W 111th

Cornell Arms Apartments

600-602 N Lorel Ave

The Carolan Apartments

The Columbian

4956 S Prairie Ave

Oakley Apartments

Touhy - by - the - Lake

Luella Court

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Cicero Senior Lofts

Levy House

1042-1048 N Leamington Ave

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

1145-49 N LeClaire Ave

320 N Mason

Woodlawn House Apartments

1417 W Sherwin Ave

5545-5551 N Magnolia Ave

5018 W Jackson

5019 W Jackson Blvd

5001 W Adams

418 S Laramie

6618 S Wabash

4327-4333 N Kedvale Ave

5101 W Monroe

4155 N Keystone Ave

5263 W Congress Pky

7320-7330 N Ridge Ave

5011 W Maypole

Racine-Waveland

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

5200 N Wayne Ave

7657 S East End 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 | $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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