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7900 S Essex

6838 S Jeffery Blvd

7701 S Cottage Grove

741-53 E 79th St

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

6820 S Michigan Ave

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

6957 S Michigan Ave

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7327-7329 S Saint Lawrence Ave

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7949 S St Lawrence

400 E 81st St

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7674 S Shore Drive

421 East 62nd

Gray Apartments

1200 W 64th St

915 E 83rd St
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5935 N Northwest Hwy

8201 S Marshfield Ave

5454 S Laramie Ave

9244 S Saginaw

Emerald Tower

10901 S Vernon

7801 S South Shore Dr

3650-3656 W Agatite Ave

El San Arms

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4735-4737 N Malden St

8109 S Ashland

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

84th Place & Ingleside

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

1624-1626 W Morse Ave

8042 S Ellis Ave

La Rose Apartments

6155-6159 S California Ave
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7941 S Marquette

7800 S Essex

6314 S Troy St

8001 S Muskegon Ave

7003 S Harper

8141 S Kingston

2826 E 76th

Ingleside Building

6943 S Cornell

935-941 E 81st St
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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 | $2,044 | $595 | $5,915 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,676 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,893 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,870 | $7,000 | $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 $2,467.
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 1,016 sq ft.
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