
Studio Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (404 Rentals) Page 7 of 9


Belmont Court Apartments

Wilson Uptown LLC

2840 N Orchard St

Ravenswood Vista Apartments

Barry Apartments

536 W Arlington Pl

6110 N Kenmore Ave

The Winthrop Place

Everett Apartments

Ivy at Sylvan

Sheridan Courts

Dayton Court Apartments

Briar Apartments

Ivy at Shelbyrne

2046 N. Orleans

Ivy Gayles

Ivy Terrace

The Kenmore Gardens

732 Bittersweet Apartments

620 W. Surf

Foswyn

4626 Wolcott Avenue Apartments

4407 Wolcott

The Bronzeville Vincennes

4606 N. Hermitage

The Joseph

The Westerner

Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+

Ivy at Mason

Issel Building

4610 N Hermitage Ave

Darlington Apartments

The Bell Shore

North Shore Apartments

Ivy Villas

4423 N Sheridan Rd

The Onyx on Carmen

5453-5461 S Everett Ave

The North Hotel

The Ella Apartments

11214-18 S Indiana

5528-5532 S. Everett Avenue

596 W. Hawthorne

Jackson Park Terrace

The Max Apartments

The Vivian

Ski School Apartments

Canvas at Leland Plaza

7201 S Western Ave
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 | $2,086 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,294 | $1,795 | $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 Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Chicago is $2,086.
What is the largest available Studio Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,188 square feet unit starting from $3,108 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 499 sq ft.
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