
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (2,747 Rentals) Page 7 of 55


Canterbury Court Apartments

Total Monthly Price
3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

Oglesby Towers Apartments

Ellis Court

1879 North Milwaukee

422-24 Melrose

7609 S Coles

Total Monthly Price
55 W. Chestnut

2339 N. Geneva

330 N Pine

Renaissance - 901 W Argyle St

8222 S Ingleside

The Lawrence House

Eden Commons

The Versailles Apartments

The Van der Rohe

Westhaven Park Station

500 S Laramie

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

8251 S Ellis

Drexel Grand

7715 S South Shore

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Lake Grove Village

Chicago Lawn Apartments

5957 W Madison

The Townhouse Apartments

Shorewind Apartments

7701 S Stewart

8152 S Evans

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

Washington Plaza

South Shore Beach Apartments

3957 W Irving Park Rd

8201 S Ada St

808 W 76th

The Boulevard at OC Living

5440-42 N Winthrop Ave

561 W 18th St

Bishop Street Lofts

Ashland Manor

Winthrop Manor

5054 N Ridgeway Ave

7300 Venture Apartments

Melrose Shores

Berteau Manor

The Patricians

The Pelham

1730 W. Greenleaf 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 | $2,033 | $595 | $5,483 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,994 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,544 | $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 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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