
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,227 Rentals) Page 18 of 25


New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments

7949 S St Lawrence

400 E 81st St

8045-8049 S King Dr

8101-8107 S Langley Ave

7401 S Kingston Ave

2235 E 71st

7953-7959 S Dobson Ave

Roosevelt Place Senior Apartments

Historic Strand Apartments

Shorewind Court Apartments

5130 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

9001 S Commercial

6301 N Winthrop Ave

6173-6179 N Northwest Hwy

3030 E. 79th Street

Jarrell Washington Park

7327-7329 S Saint Lawrence Ave

913-915 W Sheridan Rd

7354 S Dorchester

6320-6328 S Troy St

Ohio Commons

73rd St

1600 W Morse Ave

1001-1005 S Mayfield Ave

Hyde Park / Kenwood

Agatite

6820 S Michigan Ave

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

Eastwood Apartments

5035 S King Dr

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

7903 S Evans

1523 W Chicago Ave

8001 S Ellis

5935 N Northwest Hwy

North Town Village

Emerald Tower

6131 N Winthrop Ave

7903 S Eberhart

6700 S Merrill Ave

4717 N. Winthrop Apartments

8000 S Marshfield Ave

3244-3246 N Pulaski Rd

7900 S Essex

4142 N Keystone Ave

7845 S Colfax

7701 S Cottage Grove

8249 S Evans
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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 8,262 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 5,002 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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