
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (350 Rentals) Page 3 of 7


Gray Apartments

7949 S Ellis

10425-10429 S Vernon Ave

7834 S Coles

8100 S Marshfield

7316 S Jeffery Blvd

7756 S Marshfield

6155-6159 S California Ave

4013-4015 S Calumet Ave
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Madison Terrace

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

5935 N Northwest Hwy

Hilliard Towers Family One

La Rose Apartments

6933 S Indiana

Auburn Gresham Apartments

8148 S Ingleside

7927 S Ellis Ave

7916 S Drexel
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7917 S Drexel

7120 S Wabash

Ingleside Building

935-941 E 81st St

1742 E 72nd

7612 S Kingston

7930-7946 S Ingleside Ave

8440 S Drexel Ave

7643 S Stewart

7801 S Yates

7053 S St Lawrence

7056 S Eberhart Ave

7934 S Wabash

1735 W 79th

7822 s laflin

5201 W Washington Blvd (old)

7655 S Sangamon

Hilliard Towers Family II

8052 S Laflin St

The Talman Building

The Damen Jarvis

5850-5858 S Martin Luther King Dr

Clyde St Commons

8201 S Kingston Ave

4807 W Thomas

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

Martin Luther King JR PLZ (S-8 Affordable)

8159 S Drexel Ave

8640 S Ingleside

7001 S Chappel 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 | $2,018 | $595 | $4,964 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,779 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,729 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,122 | $6,790 | $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 $3,041.
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 1,124 sq ft.
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