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Drexel Terrace

Ivy Villas

Ivy at Carlson

5300 S. Drexel Avenue

Ivy at Ridgewood

Ivy at Kimbark

Ivy Promenade

Ivy at Fairfax

1912 S Throop St
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Ivy at Piccadilly

5339-5345 S. Woodlawn Avenue

5325 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

5416-22 W Belmont Ave

The Legacy HB at Clarendon Park

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

Lake Street Lofts

5752-58 N Winthrop Ave

3720 N. Ashland Avenue

1611 W Division
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1509 N Western Ave

4725 N Western Ave

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments

Luxe on Chicago

Peabody School Apartments

The Hedwig

Burnham Pointe

Solstice on the Park

Atwater Apartments

Five Points Lakeview
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The Walton Residence

Lincoln Park Mews

4621 N. Lincoln Ave.

2243-51 W. Eastwood Ave.

673-75 W. Roscoe St.

APTECH Investments Inc

1154-56 E. 56th St

2038 W. Touhy Ave.

5706-10 S. Blackstone Ave

7434 N. Artesian Ave.
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4849 S. Prairie Ave

1706-16 W. Farwell

5073-75 N. Wolcott Ave. | 1825-35 W. Winona St

2600 W. Logan Blvd

Ivy Terrace

6922-24 N. Greenview Ave.

Maple Court

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

1515 E. 54th Street

4654-56 N. Monticello Ave.
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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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