
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,798 Rentals) Page 26 of 36


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The Colony

5457-5459 S. Blackstone Avenue

5474-5480 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

Barry Apartments

925 W. Dakin

420 W. Surf

2647 N Spaulding Ave

2051 N. Sedgwick

The Ridge

2760-78 N Milwaukee Ave

4611 S Drexel Blvd

Drexel House - Co-Living

The Schoolhouse

Warren Apartments

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

2305 W Wilson Ave

The Howard Sheridan

5325 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

2131 W Giddings

The 1521 Sherwin

612 W Patterson

The Villages of Eastlake #7736

1101-1103 W Wellington Ave

The Arbor Winthrop North

The Sherwin at Jarvis Square

7609-11 South Essex Avenue

Harris Point Chicago

4851 S Evans Ave

596 W. Hawthorne

Reside at 849

Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

420 W. Melrose St.

1554 W Hollywood Ave

Harmony Apartments

818 W. Willow

732 N Ada St

2201 W Eastwood Ave

2420 Kedzie Blvd

3517 N Racine Ave

848 - 850 Waveland Ave.

2834-2840 N Mildred Ave

1710 W Lunt

2942 W North

The Synagogue

1125 W Oakdale Ave

1033 W Loyola

North Flats

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park
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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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