
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (365 Rentals) Page 4 of 8


1267 N Springfield Ave

Vanguard Lofts

Park Place Condominiums

BarMNinc

2452 N Kedzie Ave

6120 N Rockwell St

Silver Tower

1501 W Farwell Ave

4016 N Kenmore

10419 S Hale Ave

Parc Orleans

2755 W Arthur Ave

727 W Aldine Ave

6114-6116 N Hermitage Ave

8335 S King Dr

Columbus Tower

Devonshire Apartments

7925 S Phillips

7800 S Laflin Street

8101 S Drexel

8000 S Paulina

4815 W Monroe St

The Victorian Apartments

The Sovereign Apartments

1666 Pratt

The Dickens Courtyard

7334 N Ridge Blvd

1251 S Michigan - Senior Living

437-59 W. Belmont Ave.

1246 W. Pratt

The Kenmore Gardens

The Brewery Lofts

Campus Court Apartments

The Arbor Winthrop North

The Sherwin at Jarvis Square

2620 Lofts

536 W. Addison

Reside on Irving Park

Reside on Wellington

20 E. Scott Street

The Western

1611 W Division

Wave Lakeview

The Tides at Lakeshore East

1221 N. LaSalle Lofts

Reside on Jackson

Arkadia West Loop

The Madison at Racine

Parc Huron
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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 | $2,042 | $595 | $4,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,657 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,839 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,985 | $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 $2,465.
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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