
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,220 Rentals) Page 4 of 25


2701 E 75th Pl, Unit G

1144 W 84th St, Unit FL 1

2648 E 78th St, Unit G

4700 N Racine Ave, Unit 4700 North Racine Avenue

9243 S Stony Island Ave

351 W 120th St

2950 W 61st St

7952 S Ashland Ave

1054 S Mason Ave, Unit 1

1639 W 80th St, Unit 2

8310 S Paulina St, Unit 3

12026 S Union Ave, Unit 12026 S Union Ave

6610 S Rhodes Ave

9116 S Greenwood Ave

1552 W Highland Ave

4851 S Ashland Ave, Unit 3R

2349 N Lorel Ave

1439 W 93rd St

22-26 N Pulaski Rd

8850 S Saginaw Ave

8700 S Merrill Ave

6248 S Western Ave, Unit 6248 South Western Avenue

7054 S Western Ave

6248 S Western Ave

7037 S East End Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

8531 S Burley Ave

8010 S St Lawrence Ave

7931 S Hermitage Ave, Unit Garden

618 S Racine Ave

1550 W 95th St, Unit 1550 West 95th Street

1550 W 95th St

7106 S Ridgeland Ave

4235 W Wilcox St, Unit 1A _ 1B

3025 W 54th Pl

Jade Apartments

3000-3006 N Cicero Ave

1048 N Cicero Ave

6201-6203 S Langley Ave

Astoria Properties

2032 N Winchester Ave

Lake Park Manor

7501-7509 S Stewart Ave

7800 S South Shore Dr

Park Station Lofts

4253 S Whipple St

356 W Superior St

8237 S Drexel 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 | $2,026 | $595 | $4,966 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,462 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,033 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,673 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,805 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,684 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $15,879 | $6,790 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,246 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $4,966 with an average price of $2,026.
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 $2,462.
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 $3,033.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,983 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,673 for the location.
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