
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,219 Rentals) Page 12 of 25


1635-1637 W Touhy

The Bell Shore

5136 S Kimbark Ave

7901 S Dobson

1514 W 77th

9040 S Bishop

8155 S Maryland

Foswyn

7948 S Greenwood

Ivy at Carlson

3201-3209 N Clark St

7800 S Laflin Street

Common Damen

6933 S Indiana

7301 N Ridge Blvd

6725 S Campbell Ave

6101 S Oak Park

Ashland Avenue Apartments

1456 W Birchwood

11214-18 S Indiana

The Granada

4815 N Springfield

4614 N Paulina

2600 W Berwyn Ave

Winchester 7363 N

8127 S Ellis

7801 S Kingston

6756 S Chappel

8236 S Maryland

7601 S Coles

8001 S Ellis

410 E 107th

2710 E 83rd St

1615 W 77th

4423 N Sheridan Rd

7316 S Jeffery Blvd

11111 S Vernon

7800 S Kingston

7903 S Luella Ave 2233-2237 E 79th Chicago, IL 60617

Island Terrace

5001 W Adams

Merrill Court

Ivy at Fairfax

8241 S Ellis

543 W 74th

7914 S Kingston

wolcott equities

8342-8350 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60619

211 E 71st
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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 $1200 | $1,981 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,491 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,098 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,879 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,461 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,618 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,296 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $9,940 with an average price of $1,981.
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 $650 to $11,280 with an average monthly rent of $2,491.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $850 to $22,239. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,098.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,995 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,879 for the location.
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