
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,500 (2,702 Rentals) Page 34 of 55


310 N Menard

6904 S Cregier Ave

1807 S St Louis

10206 S Walden Pky

1825-1839 W Foster Ave

4815 N Springfield

1400 W. Edgewater

The Bell Shore

The Pershing

2600 W. Logan Blvd

3501 W Adams

Schubert Square

5012 W Jackson Blvd

Blackstone Court

Edgewater Apartments

Peterson Plaza

934-936 W Windsor Building

Lake Park Manor

4915 S Drexel Apartments

5907-5909 N Kenmore Ave

6011 N Kenmore St

Park Station Lofts

3000-3006 N Cicero Ave

4253 S Whipple St

10627-33 S. Hale Ave

South Shore

WASHTENAW

5015 W Jackson

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

Farwell Apartments

8201 S Michigan Avenue

Hilliard Towers Senior Apartments

Hilliard Towers Senior Apartments One

Paseo Boricua Arts Building

1618 W Roscoe St

8016-8022 S Evans Ave

Greater Grand Crossing

Damen Apartments

Cornelia

Roscoe Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

6956 N Ashland Blvd

5018 W Jackson

1700-1702 N Richmond St

2417 N Monticello Ave

Bridgeport

5927-5929 W 63rd St

1565 W Birchwood Ave

Palmer 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 | $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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