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5427 S Aberdeen St, Unit 1
$2,000
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5427 S Aberdeen St, Unit 1

5427 S Aberdeen StChicago, IL 60609
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7337 S Green St, Unit #2
$2,100
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7337 S Green St, Unit #2

7337 S Green StChicago, IL 60621
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7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2
$1,750
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7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2

7346 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60621
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6936 S Peoria St, Unit 1
$1,910
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6936 S Peoria St, Unit 1

6936 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60621
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2029 W Superior St, Unit 1
$3,300
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2029 W Superior St, Unit 1

2029 W Superior StChicago, IL 60612
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1400 S Karlov Ave, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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1400 S Karlov Ave, Unit 1

1400 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60623
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3652 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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3652 W Lawrence Ave, Unit 2

3652 W Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60625
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930 W Gunnison St, Unit #1
$3,095
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930 W Gunnison St, Unit #1

930 W Gunnison StChicago, IL 60640
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1817 N Clybourn Ave, Unit 1
$3,495
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1817 N Clybourn Ave, Unit 1

1817 N Clybourn AveChicago, IL 60614
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3626 W Polk St, Unit 3
$2,300
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3626 W Polk St, Unit 3

3626 W Polk StChicago, IL 60624
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1154 E 54th Pl, Unit A
$2,655
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1154 E 54th Pl, Unit A

1154 E 54th PlChicago, IL 60615
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2143 N Keystone Ave, Unit 2
$2,395
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2143 N Keystone Ave, Unit 2

2143 N Keystone AveChicago, IL 60639
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3300 N Racine Ave, Unit 3
$2,850
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3300 N Racine Ave, Unit 3

3300 N Racine AveChicago, IL 60657
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910 W Gunnison St, Unit G
$2,900
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910 W Gunnison St, Unit G

910 W Gunnison StChicago, IL 60640
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5756 S Kenwood Ave, Unit A
$2,850
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$2,850

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5756 S Kenwood Ave, Unit A

5756 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60637
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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 $3,778.

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 $4,099 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 1,435 sq ft.

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