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State and Grand
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$2,719 - $3,379
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$2,894 - $7,170
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State and Grand

505 N State StChicago, IL 60654
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Lake and Wells
$2,616 - $3,227
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$2,420 - $4,370
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Lake and Wells

210 N Wells StChicago, IL 60606
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Westerly
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$2,797 - $3,000
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$2,535 - $7,528
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Westerly

740 N Aberdeen StChicago, IL 60642
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The Sinclair
$2,895 - $4,431
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$2,788 - $14,473
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The Sinclair

1201 N La Salle DrChicago, IL 60610
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100 W. Chestnut
$2,177 - $2,538
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$2,177 - $3,643
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100 W. Chestnut

100 W Chestnut StChicago, IL 60610
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1401 S. State
$2,382 - $8,945
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$2,941 - $16,953
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1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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OneEleven
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$3,015 - $3,834
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$2,579 - $20,461
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OneEleven

111 W Wacker DrChicago, IL 60601
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Neveseno
$2,165 - $3,265
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Neveseno

1717 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616
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Logan Apartments
$3,095 - $7,309
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Logan Apartments

2522 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60647
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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 $2,476.

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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