
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,300 (2,073 Rentals) Page 3 of 42


Lathrop

Sheridan Pratt Apartments

The Bush Temple

The Draper

Vue 53

850 Argyle Place

District @ Sheridan - 5536 N Sheridan Rd

512-20 W. Cornelia

4600 N Winchester Ave
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2330-2338 N Spaulding Ave

3912-28 N. Pine Grove

531 W. Deming

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

6031 N Paulina St

Sheridan Glen - 6040 N Sheridan Rd

2340 N Commonwealth

Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

The Del Prado
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2738 N. Pine Grove

440 N. Wabash Ave.

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

Uptown Regency - 5050 N Sheridan Rd

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

Covington - 4600 N Clarendon Ave

Twin Towers Apartments

Hyde Park West

The Bryn - 5600 N Sheridan Rd

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3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

1111 N. Dearborn

Oglesby Towers Apartments

Canterbury Court Apartments

Ellis Court

422-24 Melrose

7609 S Coles

Total Monthly Price
55 W. Chestnut

2339 N. Geneva

330 N Pine

Renaissance - 901 W Argyle St

8222 S Ingleside

The Lawrence House

Eden Commons

The Versailles Apartments

Westhaven Park Station

500 S Laramie

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

8251 S Ellis

Drexel Grand
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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 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 $2,476.
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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