
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (2,747 Rentals) Page 11 of 55


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721 W Brompton Ave, Unit K00J

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2551 N Clark St

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233 S Halsted St

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4854 N Damen Ave, Unit J04W

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510 W Briar Pl, Unit 208

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626 W Patterson Ave, Unit J09W

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634 W Oakdale Ave, Unit K05J

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3632 N Paulina St, Unit J08P

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923 W Waveland Ave, Unit 2D

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3453 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 3

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925 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 503

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735 N Christiana Ave, Unit 2R

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2540 W Summerdale Ave, Unit 3

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2602 N Racine Ave, Unit GDN

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1851 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 3

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4217 N Campbell Ave, Unit 1N

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2050 W Farwell Ave, Unit G

6022 N Winthrop Ave

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4859 N Paulina St, Unit 3A

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709 W Brompton Ave, Unit A04C

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4851 N Paulina St, Unit 4859-3A

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527 W Surf St, Unit A04C

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442 W Belden Ave, Unit A04C

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822 W Waveland Ave, Unit A04C

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801 S Oakley Blvd, Unit Garden

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665 W Wrightwood

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644 W Oakdale Ave, Unit A04C

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2207 W Eastwood Ave

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1424 N Dearborn St, Unit A06C

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1110 W Wellington Ave, Unit 3

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1043 W Grace St, Unit 1

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730 W Roscoe St

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1511 W Barry Ave, Unit 2

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628 W Cornelia Ave, Unit N1

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1437 N Dearborn St, Unit 1435-A2

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648 W Wrightwood Ave

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731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F

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1507 W Barry Ave, Unit 1507-2

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827 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 1

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110 N Carpenter St

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3826 N Fremont St, Unit E3

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3455 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 2

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3243 N Clifton Ave, Unit 3244-W2

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557 W Arlington Pl

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808 N Lake Shore Dr

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8055 S Paulina St

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1609 W Rascher Ave, Unit 1

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932 W Grace St

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1517 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 2
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,030 | $450 | $5,495 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,493 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,666 | $6,700 | $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 West Haven Park II - B listed at $660.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,476.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $9,987 at The Parker Fulton Market.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 995 sq ft.
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