
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (2,748 Rentals) Page 23 of 55


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411 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1036

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340 E North Water St, Unit SI FL42-ID998

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450 W Belmont Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID986

1300 N Clark St, Unit 807

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740 N Aberdeen St, Unit SI FL4-ID968

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL11-ID961

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911 W School St, Unit SI FL1-ID944

7252 N Hamilton Ave

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID804

900 S Shore Dr, Unit 2306

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676 N La Salle Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID895

3418 W McLean Ave, Unit Top

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL10-ID522

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808 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL7-ID533

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1035 W Van Buren St, Unit SI FL12-ID435

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8 E Huron St, Unit SI FL11-ID125

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911 W School St, Unit SI FL3-ID472

5031 N Harding Ave, Unit 1E

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939 W Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL9-ID273

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5050 N Broadway, Unit SI FL3-ID380

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108 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID361

5600 S Francisco Ave, Unit 2907-2

2907 W 56th St

1654 Pratt, Unit 1

1144 W 84th St, Unit FL 1

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

3301 W Walnut St

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

1550 W 95th St, Unit 303

6702 S Wood St

5060 N Winchester Ave

2056 N Halsted St

8531 S Burley Ave

815 W Waveland Ave

630 W Cornelia Ave

4220 W Armitage Ave

4850 N Lamon Ave

3136 S Prairie Ave

3833 N Broadway

903 W Sunnyside

1709 W Wallen Ave

5336 N Kenmore Ave

4630 N Lincoln Ave

201 N Garland Ct

1206 W 83rd St

4860 N Hermitage Ave

4437 N Broadway

235 W Van Buren St

70 W Burton Pl
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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 | $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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