
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,217 Rentals) Page 7 of 25


5018 W Jackson

8855 S Cottage Grove Ave

11250 S Indiana

320 N Mason

6125 S Wabash

8141 S Kingston

7801 S Saginaw

1145-49 N LeClaire Ave

1717 W 77th

7948 S Hermitage

Jackson Park Terrace

6022 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60637

8201 S Drexel

5100 W Madison

7653 S Loomis

Braeden At The Beach

1042-1048 N Leamington Ave

1662 W. Farwell Ave.

1400 W. Edgewater

7249 S Blackstone

9017-25 S Cottage Grove

336 W Marquette

649-57 W. Oakdale / 2919-21 N. Clark

2801-2809 W Lunt Avenue Apartments

Chicago Residence

The Kenmore Gardens

Kenmore

3816-20 W. North Ave.

2735-2739 N Laramie Ave

4850-4858 S Michigan Ave

1809 S Carpenter St

600-602 N Lorel Ave

7845-7859 S Avalon Ave

5130 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr

7340 N Damen Ave

Luella Court

The Birchmont

The Onyx on Carmen

Rogers Park

4626 Wolcott Avenue Apartments

Everett Apartments

7109 S Ridgeland

Sheridan Lake Apartments

Harris Point Chicago

1145 W Morse Ave

The Bostonian

5948 W Superior

4844-4850 W Wrightwood Ave

3225 W 111th
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 | $1,978 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,500 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,090 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,816 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,496 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,676 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,099 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,302 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $9,940 with an average price of $1,978.
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 $650 to $11,280 with an average monthly rent of $2,500.
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 $22,302. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,090.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,992 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,816 for the location.
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