
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (340 Rentals)


1155 W 83rd St

500 S Laramie

7609 S Coles

8100 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

8100 S Essex Ave

7131 S Yates

5504 S Wabash

Southland Village

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7501-7509 S Stewart Ave

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8259 S Loomis Blvd

8702 S Escanaba Ave

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4829 S Tripp Ave, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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6610 S Rhodes Ave, Unit G, Unit G

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2914 S Quinn St, Unit 2nd floor, Unit 2nd floor

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4604 S Komensky Ave, Unit Floor #2 Front, Unit Floor #2 Front
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7935 S Dante Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

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2740 W Augusta Blvd, Unit 1st floor unit, Unit 1st floor unit

5111 W Ferdinand St, Unit 2C

3413 S Wallace St, Unit BASM

3755 S Winchester Ave, Unit Garden Unit

3662 S Paulina St, Unit 1F

7848 S Burnham Ave, Unit 2N

12 N Long Ave, Unit 1A

7806 S Throop St

4851 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3R
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7016 S Sangamon St

7615 S Kingston Ave

7617 S Kingston Ave

6841 S Prairie Ave

2021 W 47th St

351 W 120th St

8246 S Racine Ave, Unit 3D

5657 S Indiana Ave

6610 S Rhodes Ave

1325 W Garfield Blvd
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2408 W 63rd St

9243 S Stony Island Ave

8224 S Muskegon Ave

111 E 57th St

625 E Marquette Rd

6248 S Western Ave

3116 S Kedvale Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

2701 N. Troy/3120 W. Schubert

7612 S Kingston
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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 | $1,942 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,835 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,180 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,031 | $750 | $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 $3,096.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,875 square feet unit starting from $1,900 at 5567 W Van Buren 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 1,125 sq ft.
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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