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3609 N Kedvale Ave, Unit 2
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
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3609 N Kedvale Ave, Unit 2

3609 N Kedvale AveChicago, IL 60641
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6544 N Talman Ave, Unit 2
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
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6544 N Talman Ave, Unit 2

6544 N Talman AveChicago, IL 60645
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1905 W 19th St, Unit 1
$1,975

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Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
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1905 W 19th St, Unit 1

1905 W 19th StChicago, IL 60608
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1900 S May St, Unit 1F
$1,885

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Base Rent$1,885

Total Monthly Price$1,885
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1900 S May St, Unit 1F

1900 S May StChicago, IL 60608
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6312 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
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6312 N Oakley Ave, Unit 3

6312 N Oakley AveChicago, IL 60659
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1140 E Marquette Rd
$1,900 - $2,050

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Base Rent$1,900 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,250
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1140 E Marquette Rd

1140 E Marquette RdChicago, IL 60637
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953 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 1
$1,775

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Base Rent$1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,775
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953 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 1

953 N Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60651
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9209 S Laflin St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
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9209 S Laflin St

9209 S Laflin StChicago, IL 60620
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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 $3,058.

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 1,052 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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