
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 with Utilities Included (657 Rentals) Page 2 of 14
Apartments in Chicago where your utility payments are included in your rent.


7800 S South Shore Dr

Peterson Plaza

4606 N. Hermitage

6943-6945 S Indiana Ave

Sheridan Courts

934-936 W Windsor Building

Jade Apartments

6201-6203 S Langley Ave

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living
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356 W Superior St

5054 N Winthrop Ave

2420 Kedzie Blvd

Kenmore

1135 W. Pratt

The Joseph

2046 N. Orleans

7531 N Hoyne Ave

5012 W Jackson Blvd
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2500-08 W. Pensacola Ave. / 4334-42 N. Campbell Ave

Yellen

Ravenswood Vista Apartments

2103-23 W. Berwyn Ave.

500 W. Fullerton Parkway

1504 N Dearborn Pkwy

6224 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

7956 S Aberdeen

The Pershing

400 S Kilbourn Ave
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1331 W. Loyola

Karlov Gardens

North Shore Apartments

The Windale

3643-3645 N Greenview Ave

Winthrop Park Apartments

7800 S Michigan

4815 W Monroe

640 Briar

7251-7261 S Phillips Ave
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7754 S Loomis

5328 W Harrison

5200 N Wayne Ave

Racine-Waveland

The Bronzeville Vincennes

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

Kenmore Courts

Ivy at Mason

7057 S Princeton

1825-1839 W Foster 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 | $2,086 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,294 | $1,795 | $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 $2,004.
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 $2,165 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 637 sq ft.
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