
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (1,500 Rentals)


Lake Meadows Apartments

Dwight Lofts

Midpointe

Abbott Square - 8143

4611 South Drexel Blvd

Lakeside Apartments

Tailor Lofts Student Living

The Flamingo Apartments

Straits Row
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Emaret at Lincoln Square

6900 S South Shore Drive

8524-8532 W Gregory St

5401 Cornell by 3L Living

Woodlawn Commons

6946 W 65th St

4521 N. Malden St.

The Buckingham Student Living

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7526-36 S Colfax Ave

1155 W 83rd St
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Letterman Chicago

Sheridan Pratt Apartments

6031 N Paulina St

Twin Towers Apartments

Eden Commons

Ivy Park Homes

8100 S Essex Ave

Oglesby Towers Apartments

6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

7028 S Clyde
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Shorewind Apartments

5504 S Wabash

7715 S South Shore

Lake Grove Village

Southland Village

8201 S Ada St

The Boulevard at OC Living

Greenleaf-Paulina Apartments

7300 Venture Apartments

Park Shores
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Greenview Apartments

LUELLA

4658 S Troy St

916 W 68th St

The Onyx on North Shore

Algonquin Apartments

4501-4515 N Malden St

The Blackwood

6852 W Higgins Ave

6154 S Rockwell St
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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 | $2,026 | $595 | $4,966 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,673 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,684 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,879 | $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 $3,033.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,900 square feet unit starting from $4,650 at Riverview Terrace.
What is the average size for Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,131 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers
Written by: Nicole Harms
Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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From Lake Shore Drive to the O’Hare Airport, the city of Chicago is a study in diversity, resilience, and culture.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.