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2630 N. Hampden Court

Windermere House

424 W. Diversey

Jeffery Parkway Apartments

Park Place Tower

850 Lake Shore Drive

2800 N Lake Shore Dr

Walton Colonnade

One East Scott
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The Heritage Shops At Millennium Park

720 W Gordon Terrace

1850 N. Clark St.

818 W Dakin St

5027 S Drexel Blvd

5511-5513 S Cornell Ave

4847 S Vincennes Ave

1933 S Indiana Ave

3554 W Diversey Ave

Parc Orleans
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6101 N Washtenaw

5206-5212 N Winthrop Ave

BarMNinc

4101-4103 N Kedvale Ave

3410 S Calumet Ave

1839-1841 N Lawndale Ave

1848 N Winnebago Ave

3250-3252 S Prairie Ave

6211-6221 S Vernon Ave

5450-5456 S Harper Ave
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3919 North Lincoln Avenue

Pope Building

6317-6323 N Sacramento Ave

7627 S Essex Ave

6819-6835 N Seeley Ave

680 N Lake Shore Dr

6114-6116 N Hermitage Ave

The Superior at LaSalle

3027 N Harlem Ave

5046-5052 S Blackstone Ave

944-946 W Cuyler Ave

651 W Roscoe St

3600 N Lake Shore Dr

Devonshire Apartments

8001 S Ellis

73rd St

Columbus Tower

6751 S Jeffery

330 N Pine

The Victorian Apartments
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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 | $2,046 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $650 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,160 | $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 $2,046.
What is the largest available Studio Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 950 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Wicker Park Place- 1504 W. Haddon Ave.
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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