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

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1330 N Dearborn
$1,500 - $2,200
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1330 N Dearborn

1330 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1
$1,500
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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1

5329 N Central AveChicago, IL 60630
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7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2
$1,500
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

7346 S Peoria St, Unit 2

7346 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60621
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5642 W Newport Ave
$1,500 - $2,000
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5642 W Newport Ave

5642 W Newport AveChicago, IL 60634
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2623 W Fitch Ave, Unit 1
$1,500
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2623 W Fitch Ave, Unit 1

2623 W Fitch AveChicago, IL 60645
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3735 N Spaulding Ave
$1,495 - $1,595
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3735 N Spaulding Ave

3735 N Spaulding AveChicago, IL 60618
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1637 W Estes Ave
$1,495 - $1,575
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1637 W Estes Ave

1637 W Estes AveChicago, IL 60626
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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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