
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,100 (1,840 Rentals) Page 19 of 37


7800 S South Shore Dr

8000 S Paulina

Lunt Apartments

929-935 W Sunnyside Ave

1530-1542 N Kedzie Ave

7270 S South Shore Dr

5100-04 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 60644

West Haven Park II - B

9000 S Bishop

723 N Central

5328 W Harrison

7752 S Cornell

4424-4432 N Seeley Ave

7940 S Greenwood

7201 S Calumet

7317 S Chappel

8001 S Ellis

729 N Central

7549 S Yates

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

4052-4058 W Belmont Ave

7400 S Yates Blvd

Paul G Stewart Center

10901 S Vernon 433-35 E 109th Chicago, IL 60628

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

5952-58 W Superior

6829 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

8101 S Drexel

4142 N Avers Ave

2504 W 63rd St

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

600-602 N Lorel Ave

The Carolan Apartments

The Columbian

6031 N Kenmore Ave

3225 W 111th

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Touhy - by - the - Lake

Luella Court

4956 S Prairie Ave

Oakley Apartments

Cicero Senior Lofts

Levy House

1042-1048 N Leamington Ave

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

1145-49 N LeClaire Ave

320 N Mason

702 N Waller 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 | $1,945 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,683 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,849 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,478 | $5,850 | $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 $2,517.
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 783 sq ft.
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