
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,300 (2,072 Rentals) Page 30 of 42


3053-55 N. Sheffield Ave.

1837 W. Patterson

Greenwood 5201

2519 N Lincoln Ave

Charleston 2054 W

939 W 34th St

4502-04 N Paulina

Atrium at Old Town Park

Elm 551 at Parkside

The Westerner

The Colony

Paramour

The Blackwood

2051 N. Sedgwick

420 W. Surf

2647 N Spaulding Ave

Barry Apartments

925 W. Dakin

4611 S Drexel Blvd

2760-78 N Milwaukee Ave

The Ridge

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

Drexel House - Co-Living

The Schoolhouse

Warren Apartments

2305 W Wilson Ave

The 1521 Sherwin

420 W. Melrose St.

5401-5405 S. Drexel Boulevard

2131 W Giddings

The Villages of Eastlake #7736

The Arbor Winthrop North

612 W Patterson

1101-1103 W Wellington Ave

7609-11 South Essex Avenue

Harris Point Chicago

4851 S Evans Ave

596 W. Hawthorne

Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

1554 W Hollywood Ave

Harmony Apartments

Reside on Stratford

818 W. Willow

848 - 850 Waveland Ave.

2420 Kedzie Blvd

3517 N Racine Ave

The Ivy

2201 W Eastwood Ave

732 N Ada 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 | $2,028 | $595 | $5,473 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,699 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,658 | $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 $2,474.
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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