
Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (427 Rentals) Page 4 of 9


7925 S Phillips

Roscoe Plaza Furnished Apartments

8208 S Drexel

7102 S Luella

Lake Lane Apartments

6938-6950 S Jeffery Blvd

Vintage Courtyard

8326 S Ellis Ave

8001 S Marshfield

Sheridan Shores Apartments

Hyde Park / Kenwood

1055 W. Catalpa Ave.

73rd St

5451 S Cornell Apartments

7400-7410 S Chappel Ave

Ashland Court

6163 N Kenmore Ave

6131 N Winthrop Ave

4241-4247 N Hermitage Ave

4831 N Kimball Ave

1016 W Hollywood Ave

7903 S Eberhart

The Joseph

Reverend Daniel Alvarez Apartments

6306 S Artesian Ave 2435 W 63rd St Chicago, IL 60629

1203 W Balmoral

5634 N Kenmore Ave

Columbus Tower

1104 W Columbia

6401 S California

1525 W Estes Ave

301-313 N. Austin Blvd.

7516-7524 N Seeley Ave

NOVO Properties - Chicago

6301 N Winthrop Ave

6031 N Kenmore Ave

6956 N Ashland Blvd

5820 N Sheridan Rd

Catherine Courts

6238 S Western

4641 N Paulina St

6910 N Sheridan Rd

Ridge-Magnolia

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

1407-1415 W Sherwin Ave

4114 W Washington

123 N Central Ave

8256 S Loomis Blvd 1402-08 W 83rd Chicago, IL 60620

5836 W Madison
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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 | $1,978 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,816 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,496 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,676 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,099 | $750 | $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 $1,978.
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 $3,116 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 481 sq ft.
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