
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,226 Rentals) Page 4 of 25


3000 S Kedvale Ave

8756 S Exchange Ave

12026 S Union Ave

6610 S Rhodes Ave

3411 S Ashland Ave, Unit B

6204 S McVicker Ave

4851 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3R

1439 W 93rd St

10730 S Ave G

10853 S Vernon Ave

8401 S Muskegon Ave

3832 W Lexington St, Unit 1

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

7851 S Coles Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

8850 S Saginaw Ave

7150 S Cornell Ave

6254 S Western Ave

7106 S Ridgeland Ave

8010 S St Lawrence Ave

8109 S King Dr

7054 S Western Ave, Unit 7054 South Western Avenue

7054 S Western Ave

1550 W 95th St

7853 S Coles Ave

3434 S Wallace St, Unit B

6954-56 South Yale Avenue - N

2751-57 W. 22nd Pl

2730 E 79th St

10212 King

Jade Apartments

6201-6203 S Langley Ave

Astoria Properties

6954 S Calumet

2032 N Winchester Ave

Lake Park Manor

7501-7509 S Stewart Ave

7800 S South Shore Dr

4411 W Walton St

8101 S Ingleside

Park Station Lofts

5024 W Quincy

4253 S Whipple St

356 W Superior St

8237 S Drexel Ave

Avenue on Kenwood - Co-Living

Drexel House - Co-Living

6943-6945 S Indiana Ave

Sheridan Courts
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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