
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,300 (482 Rentals) Page 3 of 10


9006 S Escanaba Ave

Fargo/Campbell

6101 S Oak Park

4906 N Springfield Ave

10522-28 S. Walden

2230 S. Kedzie

708-14 S Karlov Ave 4101-05 W Fifth Avenue Chicago, IL 60624

7701 S Eggelston St

9126 S Buffalo Ave

7520 S. Coles Avenue

7903 S Rhodes Ave

Belle Plaine Apartments

Ohio Commons

2656 W 69th St

6315-6319 S California Ave

2200 S Marshall Blvd

7000-7002 S Dorchester Ave

11000 S Michigan Ave

6700 S Merrill Ave

6214 S Eberhart

7256 S Rhodes Ave

First InSite 8044 S Chatam II

963 E 84th St

New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments

New Venture Realty Chatham Apartments

300 N Menard Ave

400 E 81st St

7949 S St Lawrence

7845 S Colfax

7900 S Essex

7903 S Eberhart

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

7801 S South Shore Dr

Auburn Gresham Apartments

17-19 N Waller Ave

7800 S Essex

915 E 83rd St

7655-7657 S Coles Ave

Columbus Tower

7674 S Shore Drive

7053 S Saint Lawrence Ave

7700 S Kingston

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

Baric Commons

1615 W 77th

7801 S Essex

Gray Apartments

7949 S Ellis

10425-10429 S Vernon 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 | $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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