
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,600 (706 Rentals)


Lake Meadows Apartments

Sedgwick Apartments

Letterman Chicago

The Dunham Apartments
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Ivy Park Homes

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

Harbor Point Estates

10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen

Lake Grove Village

8057 S Sangamon St, Unit 2

2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave

7437-7439 S Chappel Ave
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5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

Oakley Square

5326-5336 S. Greenwood Avenue
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Park Place Apartments

2554 W Cortland St, Unit 1

2554 W Cortland St, Unit 1

2554 W Cortland St, Unit 1

2554 W Cortland St, Unit 1f
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3528 W Shakespeare Ave, Unit # 01

2903 W Belden Ave, Unit # 02

1626 N Washtenaw Ave, Unit # 02F

3700 N Harlem Ave, Unit 3700 N Harlem Init2

1923 S Allport St, Unit 2
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Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,871 | $575 | $8,711 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $750 | $9,750 |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,685 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $30,607 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen listed at $788.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $3,621.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $788 at 10k sqft LiveWork Space w Green/White Screen.
What is the average size for Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,416 sq ft.
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