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8205 S Laflin St, Unit Laflin 1st Floor, Unit Laflin 1st Floor

5235 S Indiana Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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6708 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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6454 N Newgard Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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4002 N Southport Ave, Unit 4002 N Southport, Unit 4002 N Southport

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3943 W Addison St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3354 N Springfield Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

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4540 W 59th St, Unit Midway, Unit Midway

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7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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1321 S Lawndale Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

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7123 S Rhodes Ave, Unit Apartment 1 Duplex, Unit Apartment 1 Duplex

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738 E Marquette Rd

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2455 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 2453-3, Unit 2453-3

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7442 S Langley Ave

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6412 N Oakley Ave, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor

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4319 N Francisco Ave, Unit G, Unit G

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3320 N LeClaire Ave, Unit 3320 N LeClaire, Unit 3320 N LeClaire

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3350 W Cuyler Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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2309 W Arthur Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
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6148 S Major Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1018 N Harding Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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8539 S Colfax Ave, Unit First Floor Unit 1, Unit First Floor Unit 1

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7831 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3119 N Davlin Ct, Unit 3 bedrooms apartment, Unit 3 bedrooms apartment

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5417 S Carpenter St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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4426 N Kasson Ave, Unit 1 First Floor, Unit 1 First Floor

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6849 N Overhill Ave, Unit Apt1, Unit Apt1

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1427 E 69th Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2

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5830 S Wabash Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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1514 W Balmoral Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

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3831 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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4200 S Mozart St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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6100 S Kildare Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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13413 S Carondolet Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3858 W Grenshaw St, Unit 3858 Grenshaw, Unit 3858 Grenshaw

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3721 S Honore St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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4033 W Crystal St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3313 S Calumet Ave

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5230 W Deming Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2
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918 W Gunnison St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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5505 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2S, Unit 2S

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208 N Kolin Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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7216 S Emerald Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3824 W Arthington St

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1604 W Juneway Ter

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7456 S Stewart Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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4946 N Ridgeway Ave

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6542 N Mozart St, Unit Apt.#2, Unit Apt.#2

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6329 S Loomis Blvd, Unit 2, Unit 2
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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 | $1,960 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,912 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,607 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,236 | $5,850 | $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 $3,912.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 2,875 square feet unit starting from $1,900 at 5567 W Van Buren St.
What is the average size for Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 1,419 sq ft.
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