
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (366 Rentals) Page 5 of 8


Windsor North + Vine

Moment

Five Points Lakeview

727 West Madison

Triangle Square

Atwater Apartments

Optima Signature

AMLI 900

Montserrat at Loyola Station

Riverside Building

1443-1451 W Balmoral Ave

1619-1621 W Lunt Ave

Winchester Apartments

Surf Apartments

St. Edmund's Oasis

1421 W Farwell Ave

6789 N Olmsted Ave

Farwell Arms

Wheeler House Senior Residence

2600 W Rascher Ave

4043-4047 N Mozart St

Birchwood Apartments

Butler-Lindon Apartments

Cambridge Manor

5337-5343 N Damen Ave

Lake Vista Apartments

Rosemont Leavitt Apartments

7754 N Eastlake Ter

5120 S Harper Ave

7515-7521 North Winchester Avenue

3340 N Oakley Ave

2722-2724 N Kimball Ave

Lidia Pucinska Apartments & Annex

8212-8220 S Drexel Ave

Michigan Towers

6217 N Winthrop Ave

1237-1243 West Lunt Avenue

3635 W Grace St

4634-4658 W 79th St

New Englewood Terrace Apartments

Churchview Senior Campus

354-58 W. Dickens / 2103-11 N. Sedgwick

5528 S. Cornell Avenue

Lake Park Apartments

BET Park

8200-8208 S Maryland Ave

Woodlawn

4930-4934 N Winthrop Ave

Ellis Lake View Apartments
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,046 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $650 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,160 | $1,795 | $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 $2,495.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $2,375 at 2939 W Belmont Ave.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 979 sq ft.
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