
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,600 (2,742 Rentals) Page 55 of 55


4909 Church

218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave.

520 Rentals

8255 Skokie Boulevard

516 Des Plaines Ave.

HOMESTEAD APARTMENTS

548-558 Elmwood Ave

113-117 South Blvd.

Centennial South

617 Grove

Centennial North

408-416 N. Taylor Ave.

605 Hinman

2002 Emerson St

262-264 S. Marion St. and 1036-1038 Randolph St.

1026-1028 Washington Blvd.

930 North

922-924 Ontario St.

Orion Arlington Lakes

800 Michigan

Oak Park City Apartments

Ten Twenty Grove- 62 + Active Adult Living

Orion ParkView

Celebrate Senior Living

The Grove Residences

The Pierce at 7 Van Buren

Ridgeland Flats

1202 Waukegan

The Bryant at Oak Park

Maeve on Lake

Eleven33

1233 Chicago Ave

ReNew Des Plaines North

The Lofts & Residences

Reserve at Glenview

The Link Evanston

The Merion

Lodge Evanston

E2

The Monarch

Lincolnwood Place Senior Living
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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 | $1,929 | $550 | $5,326 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,928 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,398 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,156 | $850 | $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 $2,485.
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 788 sq ft.
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