
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (778 Rentals) Page 2 of 16


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2533 W Cortez St, Unit Dan's Unit

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1735 W 17th St, Unit 2 R

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1318 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit S8

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6513 S Harvard Ave, Unit Garden Apt

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2252 N Mason Ave, Unit 2252 N Mason

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6610 S Rhodes Ave, Unit G

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2116 East 69th Street, Unit 1

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5742 S Paulina St, Unit #1

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4616 S Spaulding Ave, Unit #2
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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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4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 1

8452 S Burnham Ave, Unit 8452 S. Burnham

2931 W 24th Blvd, Unit 1

6630 S Washtenaw Ave., Unit 2

6525 S Evans Ave, Unit 1

1107 N Avers Ave, Unit 1

2026 N Kedvale Ave, Unit G

3043 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2
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3807 W Thomas St, Unit 1

8310 S Paulina St, Unit 2

2300 S Ridgeway Ave, Unit 1S

2916 W 64th St, Unit 1

5350-5352 W Division St, Unit 5350-2R

2455 S Washtenaw Ave., Unit 2

2211 E 69th St, Unit 2211 East 69th St

7331 S Yale Ave, Unit 3A

2035 N Kildare Ave, Unit 2035

8218 S Green St, Unit 1st FL
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658 E 81st St, Unit G

207 N Parkside Ave, Unit G

8346-8348 S Maryland Ave, Unit 8346-3

8310 S Paulina St, Unit 3

8617 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3D

650 E 79th St, Unit 203

8012 S Sangamon St

2701 E 75th Pl, Unit G

5933 Northwest Hwy, Unit 1

7848 S Burnham Ave, Unit 2N
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7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

8635 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1

5350 W Division St, Unit 2R

6220 W 65th St, Unit 2N

7853 S Bennett Ave, Unit 2

2049 N Kostner Ave, Unit Apt #3

1615 W 78th St, Unit 1

2648 E 78th St, Unit G

708 W 61st Pl, Unit 1

4500 S Wood St, Unit 2M
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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 | $2,022 | $595 | $4,964 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,030 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,646 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,690 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,854 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,532 | $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 $3,030.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,988 square feet unit starting from $9,995 at Cassidy on Canal.
What is the average size for Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,119 sq ft.
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