
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,500 (2,499 Rentals) Page 3 of 50


Woodland Park By The Lake

7028 S Clyde

The Del Prado

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

440 N. Wabash Ave.

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

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Hyde Park Tower

Uptown Regency - 5050 N Sheridan Rd

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd
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Twin Towers Apartments

Hyde Park West

2101 Michigan

The Bryn - 5600 N Sheridan Rd

1111 N. Dearborn

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3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

Oglesby Towers Apartments

7609 S Coles

8100 S Drexel Ave

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55 W. Chestnut

4700 Lake Park Apartments

5550 S Dorchester

Westhaven Park Station

Ivy Park Homes

1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard

5504 S Wabash

Lake Grove Village

7715 S South Shore

Eden Commons

Shorewind Apartments

7131 S Yates

8100 S Essex Ave

8201 S Ada St

Southland Village

The Boulevard at OC Living

Greenleaf-Paulina Apartments

Bishop Street Lofts

7501-7509 S Stewart Ave

7300 Venture Apartments

Greenview Apartments

Berteau Manor

Park Shores

The Patricians

4658 S Troy St

Sixty44 Residences

3140 Clybourn

656 W Belden Ave

3734 W. Diversey Ave.

Kenmore 5800 N

Cornelia & Racine
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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 | $2,031 | $595 | $5,465 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,778 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,612 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,668 | $6,700 | $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 $3,061.
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 1,146 sq ft.
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