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741-53 E 79th St

7945-7955 S. Drexel Ave.

7948-7958 S Ingleside Ave

7908 S Prairie Ave

6945 S Crandon Ave

The Doral

5651 N Christiana Ave

4735-4737 N Malden St

New Venture Realty Chatham Apartments
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Shore View Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

2207 E 75th St

1931 E 71st

Wilson Apartments

4717 N. Winthrop Apartments

3244-3246 N Pulaski Rd

Emerald Tower

8001 S Ellis

5935 N Northwest Hwy
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7903 S Evans

4142 N Keystone Ave

Eastwood Apartments

Jarrell Washington Park

6314 S Troy St

1001-1005 S Mayfield Ave

1600 W Morse Ave

Agatite

913-915 W Sheridan Rd

7354 S Dorchester
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7808 Southshore

9001 S Commercial

5130 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

7953-7959 S Dobson Ave

5801 S Sacramento

2235 E 71st

7706 South Coles

7850 S Constance

7925 S Phillips

8208 S Drexel
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Roscoe Plaza Furnished Apartments

7102 S Luella

Hyde Park / Kenwood

6938-6950 S Jeffery Blvd

Vintage Courtyard

Lake Lane Apartments

8001 S Marshfield

6306 S Artesian Ave

Sheridan Shores Apartments

1055 W. Catalpa 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 | $2,018 | $595 | $4,964 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,779 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,729 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,122 | $6,790 | $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 $2,018.
What is the largest available Studio Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 860 square feet unit starting from $2,999 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 490 sq ft.
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