4 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,000 (334 Rentals)

6257 N Lakewood Ave

Letterman Chicago

1752 W 18th Pl

927 W. Irving Park

1338 W Cullerton St
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Eden Commons

Hyde Park West

3840 W Diversey Ave, Unit 2

2249 W Iowa St, Unit 1F

1138 N Mozart St, Unit #1

732 W. Grace / 3803-3809 N. Broadway

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1447 W 17th St
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5508 S. Cornell Avenue

1323 E. 57th St

4326 N Kenmore Ave

5468-70 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

5118 S. Greenwood

1515 E. 54th Street

5533 S. Blackstone

5237-5245 S. Kenwood Avenue

5335-5337 S. Woodlawn Avenue
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Keystone Place Apartments

3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit #2

3238 N Sheffield Ave, Unit 1

3238 N Sheffield Ave, Unit 1

1705 N Talman Ave, Unit 1

3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit 2

3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit M00S

2057 W Roscoe St, Unit J00P
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2057 W Roscoe St, Unit 2

1851 W Dickens Ave, Unit 2

814 S Leavitt St, Unit #2

3050 N Seminary Ave, Unit M07B

3617 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1st Floor Duplex

1446 N Leavitt St, Unit 1F

1456 W Cortez St, Unit M08B

3023 N Oakley Ave, Unit M04B

2911 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 2F

1636 N Western Ave, Unit # 02
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 | $2,060 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,756 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $550 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $925 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $1,600 | $6,595 |
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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 Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 2,767 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $532 to $9,059 with an average price of $2,060.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Chicago ranges from $700 to $22,706 with an average monthly rent of $2,636.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $899 to $22,312. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,243.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,009 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $655 to $40,000 - averaging $3,756 for the location.
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