
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (2,768 Rentals) Page 40 of 56


1338 W Argyle

Buckingham Place

1215 W. Diversey

Leavitt Manor Apartments

Ivy Villas

Ivy Terrace

523-31 W. Fullerton

4348-4358 S Prairie Ave

Birchwood Manor Apartments

Ivy at Shelbyrne

2224 N Seminary

4820-4828 N Hermitage Ave

5906 N Sheridan Rd.

2047-2049 W Berwyn Ave

1441 W. Berteau Ave.

Ivy Gayles

1712-1714 W Sunnyside Ave

Fountainbleau-Cambridge

GreenGlen Park

1246 W. Pratt

5202-5210 S. Cornell Avenue

Maple Court

Harper Court

940 Winona

Kenmore

HIGHPOINT Albany Park on Christiana

5474-5480 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

8124 S Western Ave. Chicago IL

520 W. Stratford Pl.

1816 N Halsted St

1065 N. Hermitage Ave.

3625 W. Dickens St.

1444 W Byron St

5300 N Sheridan Rd

724-728 W Roscoe St

1440 E. 52nd Street

The Granada

1226-1234 W Winona Ave

6701 N. Glenwood

839 Diversey

5528-5532 S. Everett Avenue

The Brewery Lofts

2244 N. Cleveland

Woodlawn Terrace

5827 N Ridge Ave

4415 N Hazel St

1403-05 W. Belle Plaine Ave.

7818-7820 S South Shore Dr

Sheridan Courts
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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 | $1,928 | $550 | $5,326 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,101 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,983 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,907 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,423 | $1,405 | $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 $2,483.
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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