
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,100 (923 Rentals)


348 74TH ST

7109-15 S Ridgeland Ave 1736-44 E 71st Pl Chicago, IL 60649

Chatham Grove

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12128 S Halsted St, Unit 2fl, Unit 2fl

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6948 N Ashland Blvd, Unit #207, Unit #207

1734 E 72nd St Chicago, IL 60649

8100 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

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2411 West Fitch

1442 W Howard St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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7609 S Coles

7643 S Stewart Ave Chicago, IL 60620

Lake Meadows Apartments

3957 W Irving Park Rd

Park Place Apartments

6160-6212 S Martin Luther King Dr Chicago, IL 60637

6751 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

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6327 S Kenneth Ave

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6610 S Rhodes Ave, Unit G, Unit G
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10109 S Prospect Ave, Unit Garden Unit, Unit Garden Unit

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6912 N Lakewood Ave, Unit S, Unit S

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7445 N Greenview Ave, Unit 407, Unit 407

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4355 S Sawyer Ave

4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615

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7131-45 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL 60649

Boxelder Court

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7002 S Stewart Ave

8251 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

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7915 S Dobson Ave, Unit 1E, Unit 1E
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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 $1100 | $1,933 | $550 | $5,322 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1100 | $2,490 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1100 | $3,078 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1100 | $3,945 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1100 | $3,689 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,395 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,194 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,380 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $550 to $5,322 with an average price of $1,933.
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 $11,753 with an average monthly rent of $2,490.
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 $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,078.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,969 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,945 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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