
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (779 Rentals) Page 2 of 16


8230 S Ellis Ave, Unit 3

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8046 S Langley Ave, Unit 1

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3149 W 42nd Pl, Unit 1st floor

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1119 N Harding Ave, Unit 2nd floor

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6513 S Harvard Ave, Unit Garden Apt

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1717 N Lotus Ave, Unit Basement

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6610 S Rhodes Ave, Unit G

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2116 East 69th Street, Unit 1

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11124 S Eggleston Ave, Unit 1st. Floor
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7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #1

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7342 S Vernon Ave

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4841 S St Lawrence Ave, Unit Bronzeville - Vintage 1st floor

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4023 S Francisco Ave, Unit 1

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6200 S Parkside Ave, Unit 2nd

658 E 81st St, Unit G

6055 S Troy St, Unit 2

8202 S Muskegon Ave, Unit basement

7401 S St Lawrence Ave, Unit Rear

8525 S Marquette Ave, Unit 1
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658 E 81st St

7547 S Union Ave, Unit 1

4500 S Wood St, Unit 2M

4622 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 3

6643 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1

1904 E 79th St

7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

3249 N Elston Ave

6844 S Peoria St

7853 S Bennett Ave, Unit 2
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2648 E 78th St, Unit 4

5735 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 2

4328 W Cermak Rd, Unit Basement

8220 S Langley Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

5901-5911 W Huron St, Unit 644-2

6055-6059 S Troy St, Unit 6055-2

650 E 79th St, Unit 203

853 E 64th St

11210 S Vernon Ave, Unit 2

4851 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3R
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7806 S Throop St

8635 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1

3411 S Ashland Ave, Unit B

353 W 120th St

10747 S Michigan Ave

5118 S Cicero Ave

1845 E 93rd St

1235 S Kolin Ave

5350-5352 W Division St

3725 W Grand 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 | $2,070 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,359 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,361 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,675 | $1,795 | $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 $3,043.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $3,195 at 3143-3149 S Morgan 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 1,049 sq ft.
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