
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,796 Rentals) Page 25 of 36


544 Oak at Parkside of Old Town

500 W Belden Ave

6516 S Stony Island Ave

4415 N Hazel St

1403-05 W. Belle Plaine Ave.

Campus Court Apartments

5049 S. Drexel Boulevard

Jackson Park Terrace

Ivy at Kimbark

Ivy at Piccadilly

660 W. Barry

The Tudors on Hermitage

Newgard Apartments

4885 N Paulina St

5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue

5337 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

Mayan Lagoon

561 W 18th St

1659 W. 21st St. / 2109 S. Paulina St.

Pershing Place

The Birchmont

North Shore Apartments

543-49 W. Arlington Pl.

505 W Belmont Building

1338 W Argyle

Fullerton Lofts

Park Boulevard 3B

3935 W Diversey

3616 N. Pine Grove Ave.

5044 N Wolcott Ave

2772 N Lincoln Ave

6006 N Kenmore Ave

Northside Chicago and Evanston Apartmen

516 W. Briar Pl.

1845 N Honore St

Lexington 90

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

The Ridge Court

3053-55 N. Sheffield Ave.

1837 W. Patterson

Greenwood 5201

2000 W Foster Ave

2519 N Lincoln Ave

Charleston 2054 W

939 W 34th St

4502-04 N Paulina

Elm 551 at Parkside

The Westerner

Artista 55
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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 | $2,044 | $595 | $5,915 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,893 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,870 | $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 1,016 sq ft.
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