
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (2,761 Rentals) Page 24 of 56


1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL21-ID753

420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL15-ID584

1647 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID662

808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL7-ID539

808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL7-ID533

2340 N California Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID478

2340 N California Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID479

911 W School St, Unit SI FL3-ID472

311 W Illinois St, Unit SI FL8-ID128

5050 N Broadway, Unit SI FL3-ID380

3450 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL6-ID375

343 S Dearborn St, Unit SI FL11-ID302

8 E Huron St, Unit SI FL12-ID132

108 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID361

1254 N Bosworth Ave, Unit BM

20 E Scott St, Unit SI FL2-ID286

343 S Dearborn St, Unit SI FL14-ID301

750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL24-ID54

210 N Wells St, Unit SI FL19-ID282

5345 W Hirsch St, Unit 2

7330 S Yates Blvd, Unit Apt 1

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

2414 N Kilbourn Ave

1054 W Cornelia Ave

4941 N Monitor Ave

3825 N Fremont St

3254 N Clifton Ave

944 W Grace St

2406 N Kilbourn Ave

1056 W Cornelia Ave

1117 W Oakdale Ave

7952 S Ashland Ave

2536 W Thorndale Ave

4335 N Sacramento Ave

1904 N Whipple St

6051 N Hermitage Ave

3720.5 N Pine Grove Ave

2106 W Ainslie St

7402 S Racine Ave

948 N Kildare Ave

1521 E 65th St

750 W Addison St

3355 N Southport Ave

5010 N Springfield Ave

4134 W 24th Pl

1329 N Lorel Ave

1746 W Estes Ave

3800 N Wilton Ave

2329 E 70th St
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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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