
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (2,290 Rentals)


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3815 N Pine Grove Ave

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3732 N Pine Grove Ave

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4450 S Homan Ave, Unit 1

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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1

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7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2

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4023 S Francisco Ave, Unit 1
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619 N Menard Ave, Unit 2

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5642 W Newport Ave

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1523 W Morse Ave, Unit 1

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2623 W Fitch Ave, Unit 1

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4318 W Monroe St, Unit 1st floor

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1748 E 84th Pl, Unit 2nd floor

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4017 S Francisco Ave, Unit 2

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3735 N Spaulding Ave

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4536 N Dover St, Unit #2F

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532 W Arlington Pl, Unit A04C
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2733 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit S

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6968 N Sheridan Rd, Unit ONE BEDROOM - AA

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533 W Roscoe, Unit #503

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2252 N Mason Ave, Unit 2252 N Mason

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631 W Barry, Unit #404

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1637 W Estes Ave

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667 W Cornelia Ave, Unit #104

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645 W Barry Ave, Unit A01C

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633 W Barry, Unit A07C

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535 W Arlington Pl, Unit A00C
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4857 N Damen Ave

4614 N Paulina

1040 Hollywood

426 W. Surf

18 E. Elm

Sheridan Glen - 6040 N Sheridan Rd

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3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

Hyde Park West

1525 N Kedvale Ave
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1553 W Hollywood Ave

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512 W Arlington Pl, Unit #011

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6522 N Glenwood Ave, Unit 1W

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6329 N Artesian Ave, Unit J06P

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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 $1500 | $2,042 | $595 | $5,093 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $2,467 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,053 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,642 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,814 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,292 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,448 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,254 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $5,093 with an average price of $2,042.
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 $640 to $9,987 with an average monthly rent of $2,467.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $762 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,053.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,016 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,642 for the location.
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