
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (1,274 Rentals) Page 19 of 26


3625 W. Dickens St.

5019-5021 W Lawrence Ave

Paulina Building

The Bronzeville Vincennes

1417 W Cullerton St

5046 S Champlain

1351 W. Touhy Ave.

30 East

4450-4452 N Ashland Ave

1322 W Sherwin Ave

Magnolia Apartments

Park Station Lofts

4654-56 N. Monticello Ave.

2300-02 N. Sheffield Ave. / 1000-12 W. Belden Ave

Oakley Square

854 W. Waveland

5422-5424 S University Ave

3030 S Princeton

437-59 W. Belmont Ave.

The Onyx on Hoyne

Pershing Place

1711 S. Carpenter St.

4835-4837 N Kenmore Ave

Cullom/Broadway Spacious Apartments

1834 N. Orleans St.

5150 S Calumet Ave

Jackson Park Terrace

5301-5307 S. Maryland Avenue

Lakeside 6300

2754-2756 W Cermak Rd

1816 North Halsted

4326 N Kenmore Ave

1040-44 W. 18th St. / 1715-17 S. Carpenter St

Ivy at Ridgewood

Jefferson Park Apartments

6616 N. Glenwood

Ivy at Drexel

5400-5408 S. Ingleside Avenue

Cornell Terrace

The Pepperland

5401-5409 S. Cottage Grove Avenue

The Birchmont

Pratt At The Lake

1224 W Farwell Ave

1424 W Winona St

Urban Equities Rogers Park Apartments

5222-38 S. Drexel Avenue

The Damen Fargo

Maynard at 3508 North Sacramento
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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 | $2,030 | $450 | $5,495 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,493 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,666 | $6,700 | $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 $3,745.
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 1,433 sq ft.
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