
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,224 Rentals) Page 8 of 25


2735-2739 N Laramie Ave

2411 West Fitch

1809 S Carpenter St

348 74TH ST

7706 S Saginaw

7624 S Kingston

Sheridan Lake Apartments

1145 W Morse Ave

The Bostonian

Rogers Park

Everett Apartments

4626 Wolcott Avenue Apartments

7340 N Damen Ave

Luella Court

600-602 N Lorel Ave

7845-7859 S Avalon Ave

4844-4850 W Wrightwood Ave

3225 W 111th

Issel Building

6351 N Lakewood Ave

4735 Beacon

3834 N Sheffield

2048 N Cleveland Ave

5454 S Everett

7320-7330 N Ridge Ave

Hermitage Andersonville

646 W Roscoe St

4142 N Avers Ave

525 S. Dearborn St.

8222 S Ingleside

4840 N Rockwell St

3330 N Lake Shore Dr

The Westerner

Lake Park Crescent Apartments

5952-58 W Superior

7654 S Marshfield

4039-4051 N Laporte Ave

8000 S Ellis Ave

The Nelson

705 S Lawndale

5705 - 5713 West Catalpa Avenue

7954 S Justine

7701 S May St

7801 S Cornell Ave

The Briar

222 E 109th

8259 S Elizabeth

1630-1632 S Sawyer Ave

1616 W 80th 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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