
Short Term Lease 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (247 Rentals)


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Astoria Tower

City Hyde Park

Arrive Streeterville

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1400 Wabash

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Aspire

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State and Grand

820 Michigan by 3L Living

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

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The Hudson

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1401 S. State

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

Eleven40

1407 on Michigan

Landmark West Loop

1522 N La Salle Dr

1879 North Milwaukee
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EMME

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Roosevelt Collection Lofts

State & Chestnut

2101 Michigan

The Sutherland

Shoreland

The Blackwood

Windermere House

Algonquin Apartments

Woodlawn Terrace
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4343 S Spaulding Ave, Unit 2nd unit

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1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit PL FL9-ID556

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6149 North Broadway-GO FL4-ID1422, Unit GO FL4-ID1422

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555 W Jackson Blvd, Unit GO ID1504152P

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1401 S State St, Unit GO FL7-ID1018

4834 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI ID1424327P

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318 W Grand Ave, Unit SI ID1244921P

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5441 N Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1620672P

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2344 W Polk St, Unit SI ID1253893P

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6044 N Winthrop Ave, Unit SI ID1359788P
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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 | $2,084 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,686 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,301 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,675 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Chicago is at West Haven Park II - B listed at $192.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $3,060.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $3,195 at 3143-3149 S Morgan St.
What is the average size for Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,052 sq ft.
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