
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (2,873 Rentals) Page 3 of 58


Onni Fulton Market

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Westerly

369 Grand by Onni

73 East Lake

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100 W. Chestnut

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1401 S. State

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OneEleven

220 WIL

The Belmont by Reside
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Asbury Plaza

Elm Street Plaza

4611 S Ellis Ave

Park Boulevard 2B

The Carmen

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Neveseno

Wacker Place

Galewood Residences

The Raven Residences

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Logan Apartments

The Weyland

3833 N Broadway St

Eleven40

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The Cooper

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727 West Madison

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

The Hudson

Chateau on Wells

Lincoln Park Plaza

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1133 N. Dearborn

Emaret at Lincoln Square

Acclaim on North Avenue

6900 S South Shore Drive

Gateway West Loop

3450 N. Lake Shore Drive

The Montrose

Belmont Tower Apartments

Chestnut Place

Mondial River West

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Env Chicago

Alta

Madison Park Apartments

The Regal Apartments

Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

Scio at the Medical District

Columbus Plaza

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1120 N. LaSalle

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750 N. Rush

8524-8532 W Gregory 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 | $2,031 | $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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