
Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,100 (353 Rentals) Page 2 of 8


7106 S Ridgeland Ave

1809 S Carpenter St

8051-8053 S King Dr

8122-8128 S Indiana Ave

3207 N Keating Ave

6173-6179 N Northwest Hwy

1370-1380 W 79th St

5402 W Rice St

9101-9109 S Beverly Ave
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The Sheridan Pratt

Fargo/Campbell

4518-4528 N Damen Ave

536 W. Grant

4625-35 N. Winchester Ave.

1461-65 W. Byron St.

5552 N. Lakewood

4840 N Rockwell St

649-57 W. Oakdale / 2919-21 N. Clark

Chatelaine Apartments
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935-941 E 81st St

Ingleside Building

Belle Plaine Apartments

1121-1123 E 82nd St

5401 S Ellis Ave

11000 S Michigan Ave

6957 S Michigan Ave

South Shore Neighborhood Apartments

7241-7255 S Constance Ave

First InSite 7959 S Ashland Apartments

1536 E. 83rd Place

First InSite 8044 S Chatam II

6739 S Jeffery Blvd

6315-6319 S California Ave

7622 N Sheridan Rd

7256 S Rhodes Ave

741-53 E 79th St

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7908 S Prairie Ave

6945 S Crandon Ave

963 E 84th St

The Doral

5651 N Christiana Ave

4735-4737 N Malden St

New Venture Realty Chatham Apartments

Shore View Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

7706 South Coles 2837 E 77th St Chicago, IL 60649

7941 S Marquette
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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 | $1,929 | $550 | $5,326 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,928 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,398 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,156 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Chicago is at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $684.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Chicago is $1,929.
What is the largest available Studio Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 914 square feet unit starting from $3,131 at Cobbler Square Lofts.
What is the average size for Chicago Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Chicago is currently 474 sq ft.
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