
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,300 (482 Rentals) Page 2 of 10


3662 S Paulina St, Unit 1F

1843 W 54th St

6900 S Jeffery Blvd

6952 S Ada St

71 E 69th St

73 E 69th St

5164 S King Dr

8949 S Blackstone Ave

9330 S Yates Blvd
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7615 S Kingston Ave

7147 S Princeton Ave

7617 S Kingston Ave

6908 S Michigan Ave

5451 S Justine St

3116 S Kedvale Ave

8153 S Colfax Ave

8602 S Muskegon Ave

6841 S Prairie Ave

2602 W 47th St
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1826 S Hamlin Ave

2021 W 47th St

6612 S Albany Ave

2408 W 63rd St

5657 S Indiana Ave

6610 S Rhodes Ave

111 E 57th St

9243 S Stony Island Ave

351 W 120th St

625 E Marquette Rd
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3413 S Wallace St

6248 S Western Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

2701 N. Troy/3120 W. Schubert

7612 S Kingston

3700 W. Cornelia

3650-54 W 18th 1657-59 S Lawndale Chicago, IL 60623

4443 W Gladys Ave

3847-3857 N Linder Ave

11133 S Vernon Ave
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8045-8049 S King Dr

8101-8107 S Langley Ave

8249 S Evans

3200 W Fulton Blvd

6756 S Chappel

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave

6100 S Artesian

7249 S Blackstone

7751 S Loomis

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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 | $1,981 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,618 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $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 $3,098.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,176 square feet unit starting from $13,571 at Flora.
What is the average size for Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,178 sq ft.
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