
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $1,000 (6,005 Rentals)


6160 S Martin Luther King Dr

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6610 S Rhodes Ave, Unit G

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4430 S Homan Ave, Unit 1

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3258 W 23rd St, Unit 1R

Park Place Apartments

Dwight Lofts

3957 W Irving Park Rd

Abbott Square - 8143

500 S Laramie
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7608 S Saginaw Ave

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1442 W Howard St, Unit 18

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

8100 S Essex Ave

Lakeside Grant Manor

1528 W Pratt Blvd
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5504 S Wabash

8222 S Ingleside

7028 S Clyde

Chatham Grove

348 74TH ST

Issel Building

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8725 S State St

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2254 S Albany Ave, Unit Basement

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2116 East 69th Street, Unit 1
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4055 W Melrose St, Unit #2N

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3148 N Linder Ave, Unit 2

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7445 N Greenview Ave, Unit 222

4950 S Prairie Ave

4521 N. Malden St.

330 N Pine
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Woodlawn Terrace

4600 Beacon

Cornell (The Greenstone)

Addams 2.0

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4735 W Addison St, Unit #2B

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2206 E 84th St, Unit 2

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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 | $2,040 | $595 | $5,117 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,637 | $949 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,804 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,983 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,270 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $5,117 with an average price of $2,040.
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 $2,463.
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 $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,069.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,026 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,695 for the location.
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