
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (1,215 Rentals) Page 9 of 25


7800 S Ashland

8001 S Carpenter

7940 S Greenwood

7201 S Calumet

4424-4432 N Seeley Ave

723 N Central

7200 Coles

9000 S Bishop

Martin Luther King JR PLZ (S-8 Affordable)

6901 S Merrill

4807-11 W Thomas St

The Park Terrace

9400 S Laflin St Chicago, IL 60620

The Damen Jarvis

Levy House

8951 S Ada

Eastwood Garden Apartments

Oakley Apartments

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The Brittany

929-935 W Sunnyside Ave

Clyde St Commons

The Elevation Lofts

Edgewater Apartments

2417 N Monticello Ave

5850-5858 S Martin Luther King Dr

The Ambassador

5100-04 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 60644

St. Edmund's Meadows

1530-1542 N Kedzie Ave

7800 S South Shore Dr

8000 S Paulina

3449 N Elaine Pl

South Shore Apartments

6938 S Cregier Ave.

Everett Apartments

660 Wrightwood

Ski School Apartments

7655 S Sangamon

7800 S Jeffery

5201 W Washington Blvd (old)

7719 S Yates

7822 s laflin

1735 W 79th

7317 S Chappel

4956 S Prairie Ave

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

4950 S Prairie Ave

7612 S Kingston
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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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