
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,600 (631 Rentals)


Sedgwick Apartments

Letterman Chicago

The Trilogy at Hyde Park
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Ivy Park Homes

Hyde Park West

Lake Grove Village

2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave

4326 N Kenmore Ave

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

Oakley Square

4501-4515 N Malden St

1515 E. 54th Street
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5222-38 S. Drexel Avenue

5735 W. Washington Blvd

5111 S. Kimbark Avenue

1740 W. North Shore Ave.

6157 S Washtenaw Ave

Dalet Park
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Keystone Place Apartments

2637 W Potomac Ave, Unit J00W

4921 W Addison St, Unit #2

3212 W Warren Blvd, Unit 1

5547 W Congress Pky, Unit 3 Bedroom Apartment

5924 S Maplewood Ave, Unit 1

2417 W Warren Blvd, Unit 2

8044 S Maryland Ave, Unit C

2756 W Monroe St, Unit 1F

2323 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit 1
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5645 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1

6610 S Minerva Ave, Unit 1

2337 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit 1

4330 W Lexington St, Unit First level

3257 W Fulton Blvd, Unit 3257 W. Fulton

2636 W Cermak Rd, Unit 2

2708 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1stfloor

5011 N Troy St, Unit Troy

4340 W Maypole Ave, Unit 2

2637 W Potomac Ave, Unit 3
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 | $2,056 | $532 | $8,392 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,814 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,777 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $980 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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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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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 Letterman Chicago listed at $1,075.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $3,814.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $4,075 at 1042 S Oakley Blvd Apartments.
What is the average size for Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,406 sq ft.
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