
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,830 Rentals) Page 9 of 37


1551 W North Shore Ave, Unit 2

2520 W Leland Ave, Unit 2520 West Leland Ave

947 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 947 West Cornelia Ave

955 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 955 West Cornelia Ave

3043 W Montrose Ave, Unit B

3831 N Fremont St, Unit 3831 North Fremont St

7460 N Ashland Blvd, Unit 7460 North Ashland

2754 W North Shore Ave, Unit 2754 West North Shore Ave

1333 W Birchwood Ave, Unit 1333 West Birchwood Ave

1371 W Estes Ave, Unit 1371 West Estes Ave

1936 W Estes Ave, Unit 1936 West Estes Ave

Total Monthly Price
30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL6-ID806

7320.5 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 7320.5 North Ridge Blvd

836 E 53rd St, Unit 836 East 53rd St

4937 N Whipple St, Unit 4937 North Whipple St.

5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 502

3710 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 311

1726 W Thome Ave, Unit 2

1430 W Farwell Ave, Unit 3

4829 N Damen Ave, Unit 201

4258 N Clark St, Unit 1

5618 S Michigan Ave, Unit GDN

1263 W Pratt

2317 E 70th St, Unit 19-3

Total Monthly Price
188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1234

541 W Briar Pl, Unit 4

3825 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 202

3110 W 59th St, Unit 2E

2143 W Chase Ave, Unit 1

6540 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 2

Total Monthly Price
460 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID1351

4278 N Hazel St, Unit C unit

4410 S Drexel Blvd, Unit 2

3357 N Monticello Ave

1826 S Trumbull Ave, Unit Basement Unit

4819 S King Dr, Unit 2a

7041 S Constance Ave, Unit 7047-3B

Total Monthly Price
188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1239

1461 W Fry St, Unit 2F

2333 S Hoyne Ave, Unit 1

2355 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 2

3145 N Keating Ave, Unit 2E

3306 N Southport Ave

1144 W 84th St, Unit FL 1

1241 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 507

926 W 32nd Pl, Unit 926 West 32nd Pl

6956 N Ashland Ave, Unit 2

7931 S Hermitage Ave, Unit Garden

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor
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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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