
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,600 (2,363 Rentals) Page 8 of 48


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2217 W Eastwood Ave, Unit J03P, Unit J03P

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5833 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 5822 W Irving Park, Unit 5822 W Irving Park

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635 W Wellington Ave, Unit J08P, Unit J08P

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729 W Brompton Ave, Unit J05P, Unit J05P

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1806 W Farwell Ave, Unit G, Unit G

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827 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3144 N Oakley Ave, Unit M09H, Unit M09H

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5559 W Altgeld St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F, Unit 1F

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1507 W Barry Ave, Unit 1507-2, Unit 1507-2

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674 N Orleans St, Unit M08R, Unit M08R

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2309 S Whipple St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3249 N Seminary Ave, Unit Garden, Unit Garden

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1313 W Chicago Ave, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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674 N Orleans St, Unit J04P, Unit J04P

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1366 W Estes Ave, Unit 1H, Unit 1H

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7324 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 3E, Unit 3E

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2443 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 6C, Unit 6C

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2136 West Jackson Boulevard, Unit #1, Unit #1

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703 W Brompton Ave, Unit 41, Unit 41

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3243 N Clifton Ave, Unit 3252-W1, Unit 3252-W1

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567 W Arlington Pl, Unit E04P, Unit E04P

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2207 W Eastwood Ave, Unit E04P, Unit E04P

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3836 N Fremont St, Unit E05P, Unit E05P

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2331 N Rockwell St

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1451 N Dearborn St, Unit E01P, Unit E01P

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2207 W Eastwood Ave, Unit M08H, Unit M08H

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655 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 4103, Unit 4103

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1360 W Estes Ave, Unit 2N, Unit 2N

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3826 N Fremont St, Unit E3, Unit E3

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3455 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

557 W Arlington Pl

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8055 S Paulina St

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932 W Grace St

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5107 N Winchester Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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2047 N Hoyne Ave, Unit G, Unit G

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555 W Aldine Ave, Unit 556-W2, Unit 556-W2

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1433 N Cleaver St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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4425 N Kenton Ave, Unit Kenton Basement, Unit Kenton Basement

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4848 N Damen Ave, Unit 4851-203, Unit 4851-203

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4610 N Paulina St, Unit 4614-311, Unit 4614-311

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3835 N Fremont St, Unit 3831-508, Unit 3831-508

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5666 N Ridge Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 5662- 1E, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 5662- 1E

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4875 N Paulina St

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2016 W Ainslie St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

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1849 W Augusta Blvd

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3405 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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824 W Roscoe St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3321 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,931 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,684 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,915 | $4,150 | $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 $2,487.
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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