
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,100 (1,840 Rentals) Page 20 of 37


1417 W Sherwin Ave

5545-5551 N Magnolia Ave

5018 W Jackson

5019 W Jackson Blvd

5001 W Adams

4327-4333 N Kedvale Ave

5101 W Monroe

4155 N Keystone Ave

Kedvale Systems

7657 S East End Ave

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

11214-18 S Indiana

Ivy Dickens

5011 W Maypole

5627-5633 N Winthrop Ave

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

5200 N Wayne Ave

Cagan Northwest Chicago Apartments

5136 S Kimbark Ave

Racine-Waveland

222 E 109th

5263 W Congress Pky

7320-7330 N Ridge Ave

5024 W Quincy

310 N Menard

5800 W Iowa

1807 S St Louis

6904 S Cregier Ave

7959 S Calumet Ave

1145 N Austin

10206 S Walden Pky

1400 W. Edgewater

4815 N Springfield

1825-1839 W Foster Ave

6901 S Merrill

The Pershing

2600 W. Logan Blvd

Blackstone Court

Schubert Square

5012 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60644

7200 Coles

Peterson Plaza

934-936 W Windsor Building

Edgewater Apartments

5907-5909 N Kenmore Ave

4915 S Drexel Apartments

WASHTENAW

Park Station Lofts

4253 S Whipple St
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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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