
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,830 Rentals) Page 8 of 37


2300 N Harlem Ave, Unit 2300 North Harlem Avenue

1509 N Rockwell St, Unit Garden

4520 N Damen Ave, Unit 4

6945 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1

1371 W Estes Ave, Unit 1371 West Estes Avenue

5260 W Foster Ave, Unit Garden

511 W Melrose St, Unit 304

3831 N Fremont St, Unit 308

2300 N Harlem Ave, Unit 405

5248 S Drexel Ave, Unit 3E

4521 N Paulina St, Unit 1A

3151 N Long Ave, Unit 1

1820 S Allport St, Unit 1F

732 W Bittersweet Pl, Unit 406

4737 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 203

947 W Cornelia Ave, Unit GDN

949 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1D

4519 N Paulina St, Unit 3A

1825 W Foster Ave, Unit 3

831 W Waveland Ave, Unit S2

1135 W Lunt Ave, Unit 1135 West Lunt Avenue

7322 N Ridge Ave, Unit 7322 North Ridge Avenue

3107 N Harding Ave, Unit 3107 North Harding Avenue

4606 N Monticello Ave, Unit 3N

11005 S Vernon Ave

6124 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1w

957 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 957 West Cornelia Avenue

1102 N Central Ave, Unit 2

6243 W Montrose Ave, Unit 6243 W. Montrose

5250 S Drexel Ave, Unit 5250 South Drexel Avenue

1820 S Allport St, Unit 1F

926 W 32nd Pl, Unit BR

6002 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 202

4180 N Marine Dr, Unit 110

3950 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 1222

4180 N Marine Dr, Unit 4180 North Marine Drive

941 W Carmen Ave, Unit 941 West Carmen Avenue

4409 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 2A

2332 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1A

940 W Winona St, Unit 505

2651 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1E

5054 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 208

941 W Carmen Ave, Unit 001

1542 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 2N

1371 W Estes Ave, Unit 1371 West Estes Avenue

5913 W Addison St, Unit 1

2327 E 70th St, Unit 27-3

5219 N Ashland Ave, Unit B

2145 W Chase Ave, Unit 2
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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 | $2,027 | $595 | $5,184 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,962 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,171 | $6,790 | $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 $2,466.
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 1,070 sq ft.
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