
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,218 Rentals) Page 13 of 25


6818 N Wayne Ave

The Kenmore on Edgewater

Rosenwald Courts

6650 S Drexel

3831 N Fremont

Lakeside 1241

West Rogers Park

Ivy at Shelbyrne

4956 W Belden Ave

6110 N Kenmore Ave

Touhy - by - the - Lake

1623-1633 West Lunt Avenue

Lakeside Tower

2838 E 91st

7000-7006 N Western Ave

6100 Eberhart

7812 S Emerald Ave

Heiwa Terrace

Paul G Stewart Center

7500 S South Shore Drive

1738 W 77th

6011 N Kenmore St

3200 W Fulton Blvd

6800 S Dorchester Ave

Winchester Suites

8052 S Laflin St

7002 S Stewart Ave

Student | Infinite Chicago

The Wilson Malden

The Ella Apartments

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

400 S Kilbourn Ave

Ivy Villas

801 E Drexel Square

4720-4730 W Addison St

East Side Apartments

5952 W Superior

5552 N. Lakewood

2041 E 75th St

7101 S Artesian Ave Chicago, IL 60629

8155 S Ingleside

6700 S Indiana

12000 S Eggleston Ave

8000-12 S Maryland Ave

7801 S Essex

1320 W Columbia Ave

7800 S Morgan

8806 S Cottage Grove

5433 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 8,293 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 4,986 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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