
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (2,743 Rentals) Page 2 of 55


Aqua at Lakeshore East

Fisher Building Apartments

Kingsbury Plaza

626 on the Park

Lawrence Lofts

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

River West Lofts

Shoreland
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North Harbor Tower

The Edison

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14 West Elm Apartments

Prairie Shores

Aspire

2545 W Fitch

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The Evergreen Lofts

The Elizabeth Chicago

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1400 Wabash

920 N Wells

The Dylan Chicago

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One Six Six

The 808 Cleveland

The Row Fulton Market

Onni Fulton Market

Porte

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The Van Buren

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Elevate Lincoln Park

Beachside Apartments

One Bennett Park

Luxe Logan Square

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Catalyst

30 East Roosevelt

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1225 Old Town

6954 Sheridan

The Nest at Lincoln Park West

The Kent

4611 South Drexel Blvd

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State and Grand

Lake Shore Plaza

Cobbler Square Lofts

The Station Lofts

868 N. Wells

Panorama

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L 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 | $1,938 | $550 | $5,839 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,907 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,254 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,083 | $2,475 | $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 $2,489.
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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