
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (2,766 Rentals) Page 54 of 56


810 Seward St.

Somerset Park I

2101 Wesley Ave

300 Madison St

Lyons

12548 S Ashland Ave

Liberty Village

Broadview Apartments

1004 S Des Plaines Ave

638-642 Harrison St.

Country Club View Apartments

1376-1384 Brown St

1348-1352 N. Austin Blvd. and 7-9 Greenfield St.

11055 S Nagle Ave

820 Judson Ave

Forest Park Apartments Bldg 1

905-915 Elmwood

Glenwest Apartments

Homewood Court Apartments

Des Plaines Apartments

Heritage Manor Apartments

33rd & Ridgeland Ave

7244 Randolph St.

814-820 S. Austin Blvd.

527-533 Des Plaines Ave. and 7624-7626 Wilcox

720 Washington

Oak Lawn Blu

Elmwood Towers

Royal Arms Apartments

Live in Oak Park

RRK Ventures LLC

900 S Taylor Ave

941 Chicago Ave

817 Seward St

405-407 Washington Blvd.

902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St.

1303 Maple

209 S Oak Park Ave

Greenfield Square Apartments

804 Harrison St.

Iowa Terrace

1412-1414 N. Austin Blvd.

133 Rockford Ave.

1475 Ashland Ave

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

401-403 Washington Blvd.

Marshall Place Apartments

501 N. Lombard Ave.

43-63 Forest 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 | $1,935 | $550 | $5,378 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,940 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,370 | $1,405 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,039 | $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 $2,479.
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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