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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,916 | $550 | $6,511 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,444 | $588 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,955 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,758 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,237 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,547 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,545 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Up to 1 Month Free Base Rent on Select Units for move-ins by 3/31/26! Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 03-18-2026
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2 Year Rent Special: Sign a 2-year lease, get your 2nd & 3rd month free. 1 Year Rent Special: Sign a 1-year lease, Move in fee waived, 2nd month free Qualifying applicants only.* Remodeled apartments: Washer/Dryer In-unit, Dishwasher, A/CExpires 03-31-2028
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is at 8201 S Ada St listed at $800.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is $2,946.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,046 square feet unit starting from $2,475 at 1000M.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Chicago is currently at 648 sq ft.
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