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Artists in Residence I & II

6818 N Wayne Ave

5907-5909 N Kenmore Ave

Ivy Tower

5114-5118 South Kimbark Avenue Apartments

4801 North Ravenswood

6752 S Michigan Ave

7301 N Ridge Blvd

Mclean 2021 W

Granville Place

4130 N Keystone Ave

Ivy Dickens

1807-09 N. Lincoln Park West

6938 S Cregier Ave.

The Wilson Malden

The Brittany

3449 N Elaine Pl

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

The Ambassador

Ivy at Carlson

Woodlawn House Apartments

Reside at 2525

1200 W Wellington Ave

The Victorian Apartments

3933 N. Clarendon

Edgewater Apartments

727-29 W. Briar

The Briar

2048 N Cleveland Ave

3831 N Fremont

646 W Roscoe St

Hermitage Andersonville

Everett Apartments

The Onyx on Carmen

5948 W Superior

5130 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Rogers Park

1145 W Morse Ave

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

Ivy Kenwood

4363 N Kenmore Ave

Ivy Dorchester

6930 N Greenview

640 Briar

567 W Stratford Pl

3834 N Sheffield

1063 W. Columbia

5200-5206 S Harper Ave

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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 | $1,946 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,829 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,073 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,041 | $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 $1,946.
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 477 sq ft.
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