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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,956 | $550 | $7,500 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,394 | $450 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,912 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,542 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,720 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,603 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,044 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Move in by 12/31 and receive 1 Month Free Base Rent on select units.* Other fees excluded and certain restrictions apply; call for details.Expires 01-16-2026
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Online Leasing Promo Code: PRO2026 - Get 1-month's base rent credited to account upon move-in with a 12-month (or longer lease) & move-in on/before 2/28/26. Offer only valid on vacant 1 BR apartments - $1.00 offExpires 01-17-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is at Lake Meadows Apartments listed at $995.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is $3,014.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,339 square feet unit starting from $2,875 at Aurelien.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Chicago is currently at 632 sq ft.
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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.
Written by: Nicole Harms
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