
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,818 Rentals) Page 26 of 37


6006 N Kenmore Ave

516 W. Briar Pl.

Northside Chicago and Evanston Apartmen

Lexington 90

Vesta Lofts Apartments

1845 N Honore St

1544 W Glenlake Ave.

The Ridge Court

3053-55 N. Sheffield Ave.

1837 W. Patterson

Greenwood 5201

2519 N Lincoln Ave

939 W 34th St

Charleston 2054 W

Atrium at Old Town Park

Elm 551 at Parkside

The Westerner

1807-09 N. Lincoln Park West

The Blackwood

5457-5459 S. Blackstone Avenue

The Colony

The Sherwin at Jarvis Square

Barry Apartments

925 W. Dakin

420 W. Surf

2647 N Spaulding Ave

The Ridge

2051 N. Sedgwick

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park

4611 S Drexel Blvd

2760-78 N Milwaukee Ave

Drexel House - Co-Living

The Schoolhouse

Warren Apartments

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

2305 W Wilson Ave

The 1521 Sherwin

420 W. Melrose St.

5401-5405 S. Drexel Boulevard

2131 W Giddings

5415 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Paramour

The Villages of Eastlake #7736

612 W Patterson

Harris Point Chicago

1101-1103 W Wellington Ave

The Arbor Winthrop North

7609-11 South Essex Avenue

4851 S Evans 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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