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5932 S Morgan St

4850 W Adams St

7805-7807 S Chappel Ave

9116 S Loomis St, Unit 1B

6916 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 4

6916 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 403

3411 S Ashland Ave, Unit B

4851 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3R

1439 W 93rd St
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7606 N Paulina St

22-26 N Pulaski Rd

10730 S Ave G

7922 S Wood St, Unit Small studio

3832 W Lexington St, Unit 1

6949 S Paxton Ave, Unit 3C

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

6248 S Western Ave, Unit 2M

7037 S East End Ave

7851 S Coles Ave
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6248 S Western Ave

8531 S Burley Ave

8850 S Saginaw Ave

8010 S St Lawrence Ave

4709 S Michigan Ave

7150 S Cornell Ave

1550 W 95th St

6254 S Western Ave

8109 S King Dr
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158 N Central Ave

7054 S Western Ave

7719 S Essex Ave

6945 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1

7853 S Coles Ave

909 N Hamlin Ave

3025 W 54th Pl

7100 South Shore Apartment Homes

Blue and Yellow Apartments

4854-4856 W Deming Pl
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10206 S Walden Pky

6230 S Artesian

6455 S Fairfield

7200 S Shore Dr

5114-5118 South Kimbark Avenue Apartments

1257 W Lunt Ave

1516 E 70th St

7825 S Emerald

Prince Edward Manor

7924 S Vernon 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 Under $1000 | $2,039 | $595 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $2,459 | $640 | $9,168 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $3,710 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1000 | $3,932 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,906 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,266 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $9,999 with an average price of $2,039.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Chicago ranges from $640 to $9,168 with an average monthly rent of $2,459.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $762 to $15,131. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,055.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,005 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,710 for the location.
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