
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (2,744 Rentals) Page 38 of 55


Commonwealth on the Park Apartments

2240 West Morse Apartments

Everett Apartments

Portage Park Theater Apartments

1319-1327 W Sherwin Ave

5749 N Winthrop Ave

Ivy at Fairfax

921-927 W Sunnyside Ave

660 Wrightwood

1200 W Wellington Ave

2100-2112 W Ainslie St

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

415 W. Fullerton

Scotland Yard

5454 S Everett

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

646 W Roscoe St

1603 S Wood St

663 W Melrose St

1743 W. Roscoe St.

The Elevation Lofts

HIGHPOINT Albany Park on Kedzie

The Kenmore Gardens

1326 N Cleaver

5118 N Lincoln Ave

1781 W Altgeld St

2032 N Winchester Ave

Ivy Greens

Kenmore Courts

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

3001 W Lawrence Ave

The Park Terrace

Ivy at Sylvan

7146-7152 S Clairmont Ave

Alef Park

5528-5532 S. Everett Avenue

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

Ivy Villas

Buckingham Place

Leavitt Manor Apartments

1215 W. Diversey

Ivy Terrace

918 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

523-31 W. Fullerton

4348-4358 S Prairie Ave

640 Briar

Birchwood Manor Apartments

5202-5210 S. Cornell Avenue

1712-1714 W Sunnyside 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 | $2,028 | $595 | $5,473 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,699 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,658 | $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 $2,474.
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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