
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,226 Rentals) Page 6 of 25


8057-8059 S Dobson Ave

6904 S Cregier Ave

7800 S Michigan

4815 W Monroe

1807 S St Louis

640 Briar

Paseo Boricua Arts Building

7251-7261 S Phillips Ave

3650 W 18th

5500 S. Cornell Avenue

5328 W Harrison

7754 S Loomis

5011 W Maypole

1825-1839 W Foster Ave

5609 S Michigan Ave

The Bronzeville Vincennes

5200 N Wayne Ave

Racine-Waveland

5200-5206 S Harper Ave

7057 S Princeton

Ivy at Mason

911 W. Oakdale Ave.

6101-6115 N Hoyne Ave

4502-04 N Paulina

Barry Apartments

5417 Kenmore LLC

The Onyx on Carmen

1666 Pratt

428-438 W Belden Ave

Dorchester Artist + Housing Collaborative Apt

Kenmore Courts

6901 S Paxton Ave

7851-7859 S Indiana Ave

1735 W Pratt Blvd

5410 S Indiana Ave

8001 S Champlain Ave

McCormick CoLiving

816-822 E Marquette Rd

4155 N Keystone Ave

567 W Stratford Pl

1063 W. Columbia

Belmont Court Apartments

5101 W Monroe

5040 W Quincy St

7657 S Morgan

596 W. Hawthorne

2Sisters Apartments

6200 S Rockwell

1448 W 83rd
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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