
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,100 (226 Rentals) Page 3 of 5


6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

Ingleside Building

935-941 E 81st St

1742 E 72nd

7643 S Stewart

7612 S Kingston

7930-7946 S Ingleside Ave

8440 S Drexel Ave

7801 S Yates
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7056 S Eberhart Ave

7934 S Wabash

1735 W 79th

7822 s laflin

7655 S Sangamon

Hilliard Towers Family II

5201 W Washington Blvd (old)

8052 S Laflin St

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

8201 S Kingston Ave
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4807-11 W Thomas St

South Shore Apartments

Clyde St Commons

5850-5858 S Martin Luther King Dr

The Talman Building

The Damen Jarvis

Martin Luther King JR PLZ (S-8 Affordable)

8159 S Drexel Ave

8640 S Ingleside

7700 S Carpenter

7001 S Chappel Ave

8352 S Ellis Ave

8200 S Clyde Ave

7800 S Ashland

Oak Park Apartments

7955 S Calumet

7956 S Burnham

7939 S Dobson

7229 S Yates Blvd

7800 S Kingston

7944 S Paulina

Ridge Apartments

7440 S Phillips

7801 S Cornell Ave

8231 S Ellis

7549 S Yates

1630-1632 S Sawyer Ave

1616 W 80th St

7110 S Ridgeland

7701 S May St
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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 | $2,033 | $595 | $5,483 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,994 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,544 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,666 | $6,700 | $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 $3,063.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,900 square feet unit starting from $4,650 at Riverview Terrace.
What is the average size for Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,136 sq ft.
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