
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,227 Rentals) Page 15 of 25


Granville Place

Chatham Apartments

6209 S Michigan Ave

4518-4528 N Damen Ave

5125 W Madison

South Shore

963 E 84th St

2536 N Sawyer Ave

7300 S Yates Blvd

5836 W Madison

1466 W Argyle St

Fargo/Campbell

7555 S Hermitage Ave

Lunt Apartments

4855 N Kimball Ave

Ravenswood Apartments

7145 S Indiana

7917 S Drexel

Magnolia Gardens

732 Bittersweet Apartments

Cornelia

8051 S Ingleside

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

7031 S Chappel

1108 E 82nd

2922 E 90th St

2600 W. Logan Blvd

8256-8258 S Loomis Blvd

8515 S Green St

2045-2047 E 75th St

7916 S Drexel

6904 S Cregier Ave

Baric Commons

8640 S Ingleside

4720 N Spaulding Ave

300 N Menard Ave

1407-1415 W Sherwin Ave

Kedvale Systems

6910 N Sheridan Rd

1430 N Dearborn St

Austin-Fillmore Apartments

Thome Hermitage Building

123 N Central Ave

5853-5859 S Troy St

Drexel Investments, LLC

7110-18 S Ridgeland Ave

7270 S South Shore Dr

6943 S Cornell

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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 | $2,027 | $595 | $5,184 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,466 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,039 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,665 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,821 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,962 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,171 | $6,790 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,256 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $5,184 with an average price of $2,027.
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 $9,987 with an average monthly rent of $2,466.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $500 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,039.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,003 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,665 for the location.
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