
4 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 (245 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


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1712 W Juneway Ter

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3820 N Sheffield Ave

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851 W Wellington Ave, Unit 3

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4733 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1-1st Floor

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2249 W Iowa St, Unit 1F

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4939 N Saint Louis Ave

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1455 W Taylor St, Unit 3

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2000 W Roscoe St, Unit 2F

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3049 N Clybourn Ave, Unit 1
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3049 N Clybourn Ave, Unit #1

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3049 N Clybourn Ave, Unit # 01

2200 W Taylor St, Unit #2 - Third floor

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1415 W Devon Ave, Unit 1

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1314 W Roscoe St, Unit 2

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1903 N Kildare Ave, Unit 2

855 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1W

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3942 Hermitage N Ave, Unit 2

1648 W Jonquil Terrace

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2440 W Lexington St, Unit 1
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903 W 35th St, Unit 3

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828 Leland W Ave, Unit 1

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6940 S King Dr, Unit 2S

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358 E 70th Pl, Unit 358 70th Pl 2

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3824 N Sheffield Ave

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907 W Belmont Ave

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3326 N Clark St

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5313 South Maryland Avenue, Unit Apt 4

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1415 E 52nd St

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7834 S Bishop St, Unit 1

259 W Alexander St, Unit 3

8849 S Wallace St

3849 W School St, Unit 1

4939 N St Louis Ave, Unit 3N

718 S Aberdeen St, Unit 1R

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5909 S Calumet Ave, Unit 2

3049 N Leavitt St, Unit 2
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712 N Willard Ct, Unit SI ID1244922P

4828 W Adams St, Unit 2

2930 N Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4-2.5

7636 S Drexel Ave, Unit 2

3642 W Belmont Ave

1119 W Addison St

359 W Chicago Ave

830 W Newport Ave

5909 S Calumet Ave

5217 S University Ave
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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 | $2,031 | $595 | $5,465 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,778 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,612 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,668 | $6,700 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,306 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $5,465 with an average price of $2,031.
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 $640 to $9,987 with an average monthly rent of $2,476.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $762 to $19,084. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,061.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,001 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,778 for the location.
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