
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 with Utilities Included (647 Rentals) Page 2 of 13
Apartments in Chicago where your utility payments are included in your rent.


Peterson Plaza

Jade Apartments

6201-6203 S Langley Ave

356 W Superior St

2420 Kedzie Blvd

2046 N. Orleans

Yellen

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

Ravenswood Vista Apartments
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5012 W Jackson Blvd

2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

7531 N Hoyne Ave

Catalpa Vista Apartments

500 W. Fullerton Parkway

1504 N Dearborn Pkwy

6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

4815 W Monroe St

7956 S Aberdeen St

The Pershing
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Kenmore

Karlov Gardens

The Windale

North Shore Apartments

3643-3645 N Greenview Ave

Winthrop Park Apartments

7251-7261 S Phillips Ave

7754 S Loomis

1825-1839 W Foster Ave

5609 S Michigan Ave
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1923 W Granville Ave

Ivy at Mason

Kenmore Courts

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

The Bronzeville Vincennes

5200 N Wayne Ave

Racine-Waveland

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1735 W Pratt Blvd

Barry Apartments
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567 W Stratford Pl

1063 W. Columbia

Belmont Court Apartments

6923 S Indiana

4155 N Keystone Ave

8056 S Drexel

1717 W 77th

1448 W 83rd

7057 S Princeton

Pine North
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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 Utilities Included Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in Chicago is at 1121-1123 E 82nd St listed at $550.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in Chicago is $2,026.
What is the largest Utilities Included Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,109 square feet unit starting from $2,370 at Optima Old Orchard Woods.
What is the average size for Chicago Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in Chicago is currently at 646 sq ft.
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