
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,400 (1,999 Rentals)


14 West Elm Apartments

The Hazelton

The Wilson Club

5500 W 55th St

1511 W 82nd St

6137 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

10747 S Michigan Ave, Unit Apartment B

1609 W Sherwin Ave, Unit 203

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1917 W Winnemac Ave, Unit A05C
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7711 S Chappel Ave, Unit Apartment 1

522 W Briar Pl, Unit #352

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2521 W 69th St, Unit 2

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2325 W Marquette rd, Unit 2

8353 S Brandon Ave

2209 E 70th St, Unit 2

8615 S Colfax Ave, Unit 8615-1

4051 W Melrose St, Unit Unit 27-1N

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5668 N Ridge Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM

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1836 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 3F
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2043 N Cicero Ave, Unit 3S

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2453 N Lorel Ave, Unit 2

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1501 E 74th Pl, Unit 1

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3002 E 81st St, Unit 2

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5346 N Francisco Ave, Unit B1

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The 808 Cleveland

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Loyola Beach Apartments

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245 W North Ave, Unit 110

603 W Wellington Ave, Unit #307

2747 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 316
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546 W Wellington Ave, Unit #540-307

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit 540-307

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822 W Waveland Ave, Unit A04C

2844 N Orchard St, Unit A09C

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit A02C

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 212

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513 W Wellington Ave, Unit J00P

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

Ivy Park Homes

833 W Wolfram St, Unit A09C
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1336 W Estes Ave, Unit 1

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4950 W Berteau Ave, Unit 1

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

The Buckingham

The Pavilion

Park Apartments

Lawrence Lofts

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #502

5665 N Ridge Ave, Unit Unit 62-2B
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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 $1400 | $1,958 | $575 | $5,225 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1400 | $2,429 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1400 | $2,963 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1400 | $3,670 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1400 | $3,870 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,780 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $18,992 | $6,850 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,382 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $575 to $5,225 with an average price of $1,958.
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 $15,732 with an average monthly rent of $2,429.
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 $19,265. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,963.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,970 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,670 for the location.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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