
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (11,361 Rentals) Page 3 of 100


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State and Grand

500 Lake Shore Drive

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The Shelby

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Asbury Plaza

Elm Street Plaza

465 Carpenter

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The Carmen

871 N Franklin
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Neveseno

812 West Adams

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The Teller House

The Erikson

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Onni Fulton Market

Than Tower

The Avra West Loop

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Westerly
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The Jax

369 Grand by Onni

One Chicago

The Grand Central

The Arcade Residences

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Logan Apartments

The Weyland

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The Cooper

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465 North Park
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Aberdeen East

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The Elle Apartments

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The Sinclair

The Hudson

1000 South Clark

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1225 Old Town

73 East Lake

Lincoln Park Plaza

The Deco North Lake Shore
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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 | $2,086 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,294 | $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 $2,492.
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 $2,400 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 735 sq ft.
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