2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,600 (923 Rentals)

The Flamingo Apartments

Sedgwick Apartments

Letterman Chicago

Ivy Park Homes

6900 S South Shore Drive
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South Shore Beach Apartments

Lakeside Grant Manor

OC Living

Lake Grove Village

The Talman Building

Southland Village

8041 S Maryland Ave, Unit 3S

Dickens Apartments
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The Onyx on North Shore

200-210 N California Ave

Astoria Properties

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

6849-6875 S Crandon Ave

400-08 S Laramie Ave

Chatham Grove
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Park Apartments

6160-6212 S Martin Luther King Dr

Lakes Apartments

Boxelder Court

Park Place Apartments

1731 N Central Ave, Unit 1

1642 S Harding Ave, Unit 3
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325 E Kensington Ave, Unit 325B

1500 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 1F

6913 S Merrill Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

4058 W Congress Pky, Unit 2S

3043 West Belden Avenue, Unit 1st Floor

4854 W Diversey Ave, Unit 1F

5101 W Newport Ave, Unit GDN

3735 N Kimball Ave, Unit GS
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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 | $1,873 | $575 | $8,000 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $700 | $9,750 |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,878 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,929 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,867 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 11250-56 S Indiana Ave listed at $925.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,969.
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 $15,914 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 1,068 sq ft.
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