
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $4,500 (544 Rentals)


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Flora

The Residences at NewCity

Shoreham and Tides

Sentral Michigan Avenue

Cassidy on Canal

Millie on Michigan
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Arrive Michigan Avenue

Aspire Residences

NEMA Chicago

727 West Madison
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Spoke

The Apartments at Lincoln Common

Residences at 8 East Huron

The Gallery on Wells

Exhibit on Superior

Marquee at Block 37

City Hyde Park

The Belden Stratford

Left Bank
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West77 Apartments

The Del Prado

North Water Apartments

JeffJack Apartments

Arrive South Loop

Regents Park

Coast at Lakeshore East
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SoNo East

Chestnut Tower Apartments

Aqua at Lakeshore East

The Chicagoan

1001 South State

AMLI River North

North Harbor Tower
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 | $2,039 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $900 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,885 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 2,777 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $532 to $9,059 with an average price of $2,039.
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 $650 to $22,701 with an average monthly rent of $2,605.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $950 to $22,312. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,233.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,020 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $655 to $40,000 - averaging $3,844 for the location.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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