Apartments for Rent by Owner in Chicago, IL (258 Rentals)

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5644 N Meade Ave, Unit 2
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450
Total Monthly Price$2,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5644 N Meade Ave, Unit 2

5644 N Meade AveChicago, IL 60646
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6437 N Glenwood Ave
$750

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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6437 N Glenwood Ave

6437 N Glenwood AveChicago, IL 60626
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5337 W Gladys Ave, Unit 2
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100
Total Monthly Price$2,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5337 W Gladys Ave, Unit 2

5337 W Gladys AveChicago, IL 60644
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6037 N Mozart St, Unit 3
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100
Total Monthly Price$2,100
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6037 N Mozart St, Unit 3

6037 N Mozart StChicago, IL 60659
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10640 S Walden Pky, Unit 1
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10640 S Walden Pky, Unit 1

10640 S Walden PkyChicago, IL 60643
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6605 S Maryland Ave, Unit 2
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

6605 S Maryland Ave, Unit 2

6605 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637
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2238 W 21st Pl, Unit 2F
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150
Total Monthly Price$2,150
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2238 W 21st Pl, Unit 2F

2238 W 21st PlChicago, IL 60608
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8221 S Eberhart Ave, Unit 3
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850
Total Monthly Price$1,850
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

8221 S Eberhart Ave, Unit 3

8221 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60619
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5112 W Grace St, Unit 1
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700
Total Monthly Price$2,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

5112 W Grace St, Unit 1

5112 W Grace StChicago, IL 60641
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2259 W Giddings St, Unit 2
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

2259 W Giddings St, Unit 2

2259 W Giddings StChicago, IL 60625
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5750 N Meade Ave, Unit 2
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150
Total Monthly Price$2,150
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5750 N Meade Ave, Unit 2

5750 N Meade AveChicago, IL 60646
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3246 N Ravenswood Ave, Unit 2
$3,900

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Base Rent$3,900
Total Monthly Price$3,900
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3246 N Ravenswood Ave, Unit 2

3246 N Ravenswood AveChicago, IL 60657
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1431 W Lake St, Unit 202
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 26

1431 W Lake St, Unit 202

1431 W Lake StChicago, IL 60607
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2513 N Spaulding Ave
$2,800 - $2,875

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Base Rent$2,800 - $2,875
Total Monthly Price$2,800 - $2,875
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2513 N Spaulding Ave

2513 N Spaulding AveChicago, IL 60647
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2129 W 18th Pl, Unit 3
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850
Total Monthly Price$2,850
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2129 W 18th Pl, Unit 3

2129 W 18th PlChicago, IL 60608
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Chicago?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Chicago is at 6437 N Glenwood Ave listed at $750.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Chicago is $2,244.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,200 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at 5211 S Greenwood Ave.

What is the average size for Chicago For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Chicago is currently at 1,169 sq ft.

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