
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (348 Rentals) Page 5 of 7


7101 S Artesian

7948 S Hermitage

8141 S Kingston

6125 S Wabash

7155 S Green

6921 S Cornell

8855 S Cottage Grove Ave

5952 W Superior

8057 S Laflin St

8236 S Maryland

7120 S East End

1448 W 83rd

8014 S Maryland

7657 S Morgan

1717 W 77th

8056 S Drexel

3600 W Franklin

1748 E 71st Pl

6923 S Indiana

816-822 E Marquette Rd

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

7316 S Jeffery

6439-45 N Richmond St

Shore View Apartments

7754 S Loomis

2826 E 76th

8057-8059 S Dobson Ave

7800 S Michigan

7055 S St Lawrence

8851 S Cottage Grove Ave

Washington Park Apartments

301-313 N. Austin Blvd.

7800 S Bishop St

Karlov Gardens

1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.

Pangea Apartments

2817 E 77th St

7956 S Aberdeen St

6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

701 N Lotus Ave

4815 W Monroe St

7620 S Coles

10901 S Vernon

6954 S Calumet Ave

1704 W 77th St

5100 W Monroe

7800 S Morgan

4351 S Honore St

7501-7509 S Stewart 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 | $2,024 | $595 | $4,970 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,672 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,678 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,721 | $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 $3,032.
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 1,128 sq ft.
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