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1000 S Clark St, Unit SI FL22-ID1222

225 N Columbus Dr, Unit SI FL24-ID1195

203 N Elizabeth St, Unit 814

5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1158

1400 W Randolph St, Unit SI FL16-ID1170

5252 S Cornell Ave, Unit SI FL20-ID1157

500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL19-ID1133

8617 S Ashland Ave, Unit Unit- 2B

1942 N Whipple St, Unit 3F

154 N Ada St, Unit 154 N Ada

200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL10-ID1156

5807 W Addison St, Unit G

5545 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 1

225 N Elizabeth St, Unit SI FL10-ID1101

505 N State St, Unit SI FL31-ID1094

225 N Elizabeth St, Unit SI FL20-ID1100

5600 N Sheridan Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID1084

3608 S Hermitage Ave, Unit Garden

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 911

210 E Illinois St, Unit 1204

2333 S Hoyne Ave, Unit 1

150 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1063

14 N Long Ave, Unit G

172 W Randolph St, Unit 1806

751 N Hudson Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1037

1168 N Wells St, Unit 808

340 E North Water St, Unit SI FL42-ID998

200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL13-ID996

834 N Massasoit Ave, Unit 1

740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL4-ID968

1300 N Clark St, Unit 807

450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID986

1000 S Clark St, Unit SI FL20-ID988

654 E 81st St

445 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL17-ID788

1378 N Wolcott Ave

911 W School St, Unit SI FL1-ID944

3801 N Fremont St

680 N Green St

8356 S Paulina St, Unit 1A

7252 N Hamilton Ave

676 N La Salle Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID895

200 E Illinois St, Unit SI FL20-ID875

210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL15-ID634

2537 N Austin Ave

30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID804

1407 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID859

1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL21-ID753

1647 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID662
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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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