
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (2,760 Rentals) Page 20 of 56


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6019 W Higgins Ave, Unit 2-A, Unit 2-A

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2963 W Nelson St, Unit Nelson 3rd, Unit Nelson 3rd

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426 W Barry Ave, Unit 205, Unit 205

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520 W Aldine Ave

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3935 N Janssen

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445 W Barry Ave

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5600 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3541 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2r, Unit 2r

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5608 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1328 W Melrose St, Unit G, Unit G

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1507 Elston N Ave, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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2558 W Iowa St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

510 W Briar Pl

1119 W Grand Ave, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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1050 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 402, Unit 402

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5906 W Huron St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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10144 S Wood St, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

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1127 W Farwell Ave, Unit apt 1a, Unit apt 1a

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2042 W Armitage Ave, Unit G, Unit G

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5624 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1a, Unit 1a

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3750 N Wilton Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit 207, Unit 207

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1523 W Morse Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1350 N Dearborn St

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152 W Huron St

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6910 N Sheridan Rd

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6950 N Ashland Blvd, Unit #302, Unit #302

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7655 N Sheridan Rd

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1427 N Dearborn St

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2315 N Rockwell St

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215 N Clinton St

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3055 N Sheffield Ave, Unit 3A, Unit 3A

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1634 W Roscoe St

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7915 S Dobson Ave, Unit 1E, Unit 1E

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1336 W Estes Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

2522 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit 1E, Unit 1E

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10109 S Prospect Ave, Unit Garden Unit, Unit Garden Unit

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4355 S Sawyer Ave

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6327 S Kenneth Ave

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4165 S Archer Ave, Unit 203, Unit 203

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1818 W Chase Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

1210 S Indiana Ave, Unit PL FL11-ID1317

225 N Columbus Dr, Unit PL FL23-ID1197

30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit PL FL7-ID805

1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit PL FL12-ID551

500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit GO FL8-ID1020

1035 W Van Buren St, Unit GO FL27-ID1164

751 N Hudson Ave, Unit GO FL4-ID1039

1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit GO FL22-ID1286
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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 | $1,933 | $550 | $5,322 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,689 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,395 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,194 | $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 $2,490.
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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