
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,100 (1,841 Rentals) Page 23 of 37


3749 W Grace St

4720 S Drexel

6600 Ashland

1251 S Michigan - Senior Living

Jefferson Park Apartments

2828 N. Lawndale Ave.

6124-28 S. Ingleside Ave.

4423 N Sheridan Rd

Berwyn Station

5114-5118 South Kimbark Avenue Apartments

516-524 W. Diversey Parkway

428-438 W Belden Ave

Ivy at Carlson

Hudson Courtyard

567 W Stratford Pl

1341-1349 W Touhy Ave

437-59 W. Belmont Ave.

Hermitage Andersonville

5453-5461 S Everett Ave

2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

4205 W Fullerton Ave

1639 W Estes Ave

6616 N. Glenwood

1417 W Cullerton St

Darlington Apartments

5826-5828 N Ridge Ave

432 W Belmont Ave

6945-51 N. Ashland

Drexel Investments, LLC

Emerald Apartments

732 Bittersweet Apartments

5500 W 55th St

Ivy at Harper

536 W Arlington Pl

2528-2542 W Fitch Ave

5649 Winthrop

Wolcott Terrace

Kimball Terrace

2411 West Fitch

The Briar

6037-6043 N Kenmore Ave

The Bronzeville Vincennes

Ivy Kenwood

The Joseph

5300-5308 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

936 W Sunnyside

The Onyx on Hoyne

2536 N Sawyer Ave

Everett Apartments
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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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