
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (2,768 Rentals) Page 42 of 56


Atrium at Old Town Park

Elm 551 at Parkside

The Westerner

The Blackwood

4407-09 N. Malden St.

The Sherwin at Jarvis Square

Barry Apartments

925 W. Dakin

420 W. Surf

2647 N Spaulding Ave

2051 N. Sedgwick

The Ridge

2760-78 N Milwaukee Ave

4611 S Drexel Blvd

Drexel House - Co-Living

The Schoolhouse

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

2305 W Wilson Ave

Harris Point Chicago

817 W Lakeside Place

Warren Apartments

The Sutherland

The 1521 Sherwin

5326-5336 S. Greenwood Avenue

1261 W Argyle

5401-5405 S. Drexel Boulevard

2131 W Giddings

5415 S. Woodlawn Avenue

The Howard Sheridan

Paramour

612 W Patterson

The Villages of Eastlake #7736

1101-1103 W Wellington Ave

The Arbor Winthrop North

7609-11 South Essex Avenue

Harris Point Chicago

4851 S Evans Ave

596 W. Hawthorne

Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

1554 W Hollywood Ave

Harmony Apartments

818 W. Willow

3517 N Racine Ave

2420 Kedzie Blvd

848 - 850 Waveland Ave.

732 N Ada St

2201 W Eastwood Ave

The Ivy

1101-11 W. Grace 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 | $1,928 | $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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