
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (2,786 Rentals) Page 32 of 56


8000-12 S Maryland Ave

12000 S Eggleston Ave

Eastgate Village

8238 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8640 S Ingleside Ave

8155 S Ingleside

6700 S Indiana Chicago, IL 60637

7101 S Artesian Ave Chicago, IL 60629

2041-43 E 75th St Chicago, IL 60649

East Side Apartments

Park Boulevard 3B

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

400-402 S Kilbourn Ave Chicago, IL 60624

7417-25 S Phillips 2444 E 74th Place Chicago, IL 60649

301-313 N. Austin Blvd.

6830 N Sheridan Rd

7443 N Claremont Ave

1001-1005 S Mayfield Ave

6320-6328 S Troy St

6301 N Winthrop Ave

2838 E 91st St Chicago, IL 60617

7000-7006 N Western Ave

6439-45 N Richmond St

1623-1633 West Lunt Avenue

7812-14 S Emerald Ave Chicago, IL 60620

7701 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60620

7500 S South Shore Drive

Heiwa Terrace

7601 S King Dr

4956 W Belden Ave

Winchester Suites

8052 S Laflin St

211-17 E 71st Chicago, IL 60619

8342-8350 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

wolcott equities

543-49 W 74th St Chicago, IL 60621

8241-49 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

7914-16 S Kingston Ave Chicago, IL 60617

7701 S Ashland Ave 1525-33 W 77th Chicago, IL 60620

7903 S Luella Ave 2233-2237 E 79th Chicago, IL 60617

234 E 109th St

Rosenwald Courts

11250-56 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60628

Hilliard Towers Family One

410 E 107th St Chicago, IL 60628

7601 S Coles Ave Chicago, IL 60649

8236 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60619

2704-2710 E 83rd Street Chicago, IL 60617

6725 S Campbell Ave
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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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