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2303 W Cullerton St

7944 S Ellis Ave

3038 W Flournoy

336 W Marquette

5410 S Indiana Ave

6209 S Michigan Ave

7040 S Cregier Ave

362 E 60th St

6954-56 South Yale Avenue - N
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8101-8107 S Langley Ave

6147 S Vernon Ave

4300 W Wilcox St

8051-8053 S King Dr

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8956-58 South Elizabeth Street/1238-40 W 90th St

Westhaven Park II - C

3300 W Pershing Rd Chicago, IL 60632

Westhaven Park II - A
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6700 S Merrill Ave

6315-6319 S California Ave

1860 S Komensky

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St. Edmund's Meadows

7609 S Coles

11250 S Indiana

5040 W Quincy St

5609 S Michigan Ave
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7316 S Jeffery Blvd

Gray Apartments

6943-6945 S Indiana Ave

7700 S Phillips Ave

Martin Luther King JR PLZ (S-8 Affordable)

Lawndale Apartments

7034 S Claremont

8101 S Justine St

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6401 S Maplewood
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705 S Lawndale

2900 E 91st

Hilliard Towers Family One

215 E 68th

10901 S Vernon

6356 S Francisco

1415 W 80th

1734 E 72nd

963 E 84th St

2838 E 91st
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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 | $2,042 | $595 | $4,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,657 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,839 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,985 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Chicago is at Coleman Place At Legends South listed at $170.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $3,657.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,569 square feet unit starting from $3,999 at Galewood Residences.
What is the average size for Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,466 sq ft.
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