
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (11,409 Rentals) Page 31 of 100


Neighborhood Commons Cooperative

21 W Chestnut St

Olympia Lofts

The Lofts at 1800

70 E Cedar St

Lafayette Plaza Housing Cooperative

1425-1431 W Elmdale Ave

The Parvenu

827-835 W Lawrence Ave

2224 W Ohio St

Parkshore Apartments

Vision on State

860-880 N Lake Shore Dr

The Residences at the Joffrey Tower

Park Alexandria Condominiums

Quincy 565

4340 N Francisco Ave

Metropolitan Place

The Residences At Grand Plaza

Kinzie Park

Jefferson Tower

540 N Lake Shore Dr

Fairbanks Lofts

University Park

3701 N Southport Ave

Gotham Lofts

Mueseum Park Tower III

Metropolis

East Point

The Sterling

The Fordham

5429 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Hawthorne Place

One East Fifteenth Place

Lincoln Park 2550

The Regatta

Emerald Condominiums

4845 N Wolcott Ave

Drake Tower

6632 S Greenwood Ave

3550 N Lake Shore Dr

1323 E. 57th St

2609-2627 S Halsted St

The Carlyle

The Manhattan Building

Acorn Lofts

The Moser Building

The Residences at River East

University Village Lofts
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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 | $2,030 | $595 | $5,166 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,846 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,016 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,991 | $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 $2,464.
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 1,070 sq ft.
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