
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,300 (2,074 Rentals) Page 2 of 42


534 W. Wellington Ave

6900 S South Shore Drive

Belmont Tower Apartments

Mondial River West

40 East Oak

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

Grace Street Towers

Columbus Plaza

Park Dearborn
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Dearborn North

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1120 N. LaSalle

Times Square Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

8524-8532 W Gregory St

The Vivian

Museum Walk Apartments

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

5139 N Broadway St
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817 W Lakeside Place

3521-29 N. Broadway

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

3030 N. Sheridan Road

2000 W Foster Ave

5726 N. Winthrop

4031 N Kenmore Apartments

517-25 W. Brompton Ave.

424 W. Oakdale Ave.
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468 West Melrose

Mayfair Apartments

640 W Wrightwood Ave

1628 Sherwin

7251 At Waters Edge

924 W Newport Ave

2358 E 70th Pl

Prairie CoLiving

1155 W 83rd St

777 South State
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2Sisters Apartments

Scholars Corner Apartments

Letterman Chicago

Plaisance Apartments

Roosevelt Square

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1633 E 74th St

2402 W Carmen Ave

1522 N La Salle Dr

The Wilmore

Violet Coliving
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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 | $2,033 | $595 | $5,483 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,994 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,544 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,666 | $6,700 | $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 Westhaven Park II - C listed at $754.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,476.
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 995 sq ft.
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