
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,801 Rentals) Page 7 of 37


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4015 N Lowell Ave, Unit 3W

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4835 N Paulina St, Unit 2

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2909 N Mildred Ave, Unit 2

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4857 N Damen Ave

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4409 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 1A

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3923 N Keeler Ave, Unit 2

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1932 W Winona St

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560 W Arlington

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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

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5722 N Winthrop Ave

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620 W Patterson Ave

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4914 N Hoyne Ave, Unit N3

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839 W Cornelia Ave

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4831 N Damen Ave

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723 W Barry Ave, Unit A3

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1655 W Hollywood Ave

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3824 N Sheffield Ave

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5206 N Leavitt St

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940 W Carmen Ave, Unit 102

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4723 N Leavitt St

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5137 N Wolcott Ave

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7405 S Princeton Ave, Unit Basement

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435 W Roscoe St, Unit 4

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938 W Cornelia Ave, Unit #GDN

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4614 N Paulina St, Unit A09C

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949 W Cornelia Ave, Unit Q

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515 W Melrose St, Unit 3

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524 W Briar Pl, Unit #405

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631 W Barry, Unit #311

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515 W Melrose St, Unit 3

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951 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 3

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510 W Briar Pl, Unit 1

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241 W 23rd St, Unit Second Floor

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6445 N Oketo Ave, Unit Garden

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1102 N Central Ave, Unit 2

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6950 N Ashland Blvd, Unit #302

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5939 N Northwest Hwy, Unit #1B

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2133 W Giddings St, Unit 3C

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20 E Goethe St, Unit 205

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2941 N Lockwood Ave, Unit 1

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2612 W Gunnison St, Unit 3R

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6970 N Sheridan Rd, Unit ONE BED - 2B

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7742 N Eastlake Ter

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5619 N Luna Ave, Unit Garden

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723 W Barry Ave, Unit B1

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3701 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2

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3726 N Pine Grove Ave

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6968 N Sheridan Rd, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 2A

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1608 W Olive Ave, Unit 2
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,981 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,618 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $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 $2,491.
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 900 sq ft.
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