
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,226 Rentals) Page 3 of 25


808 W 76th

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

Lakeside 6241

6246 S. King Dr.

7147 S Princeton Ave

625 E Marquette Rd

6618 S Maryland Ave

11219 S King Dr

211 S Campbell Ave

3151 N Long Ave

5031 S Elizabeth St

6833 S Merrill Ave

11335 S Langley Ave

1943 W 63rd St

7811 S Constance Ave

1555-1557 W Diversey Pky

1624 S Throop St

4616 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 4616 w Jackson Garden

5254 W Melrose St, Unit 1

7806 S Throop St

8137 S Colfax Ave

8153 S Colfax Ave

6900 S Jeffery Blvd

5148 S Indiana Ave

4500 S Wood St, Unit 2M

1924 W 78th St, Unit 2N

3110 W 59th St, Unit 2F

4328 W Cermak Rd, Unit Basement

4037 W Melrose St, Unit 2

6530 N Lakewood Ave

58 E 100th St

7322 S Phillips Ave

1423 S Drake Ave

7610 S Saginaw Ave

7408 S Eberhart Ave

1206 W 83rd St

11339 S Langley Ave

7710 S Ada St

111 E 57th St

2648 E 78th St, Unit 4

3723 W Grand Ave, Unit 1

2666 E 77th St, Unit 2666 East 77th Street

7068 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 1G

9243 S Stony Island Ave

5168 S King Dr

351 W 120th St

2950 W 61st St
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 | $2,086 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,492 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,058 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,685 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $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 Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,267 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $15,622 with an average price of $2,086.
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 $800 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,492.
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 $24,461. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,058.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,034 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $695 to $38,481 - averaging $3,685 for the location.
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