
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,000 (856 Rentals)


Lake Meadows Apartments

Prairie Shores

Letterman Chicago

Belmont Tower Apartments
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The Regal Apartments

Sedgwick Apartments

Harbor Point Estates

Sheridan Lake - 6401 N Sheridan Rd

4700 Lake Park Apartments

Hyde Park West

Ivy Park Homes
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Lake Grove Village

2843 N Christiana Ave, Unit 2

6731 N Oxford Ave, Unit Apt 2-Floor 1

Harris Point Chicago

Harris Point Chicago

Harris Point Chicago

3625 West Dickens LLC
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2415-2417 W Birchwood Ave

7437-7439 S Chappel Ave

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

Oakley Square

5715-5725 S. Kimbark Avenue

5326-5336 S. Greenwood Avenue
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Keystone Place Apartments

Lakes Apartments

Park Place Apartments

3960 S Western Ave, Unit 2nd Foor

1227 N Rockwell St, Unit # 02

1227 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

3532 N Elston Ave, Unit A00C

1110 W Wolfram St, Unit G

8258 S Langley Ave, 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 | $2,068 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,279 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,716 | $4,795 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 Park Place Apartments listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $3,681.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,862 square feet unit starting from $6,265 at West77 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 1,441 sq ft.
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