
Gated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (171 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


5726 N. Winthrop

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8120 S Ellis Ave, Unit 2

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5900 N Winthrop Ave, Unit #407

641 W. Aldine

Dearborn Plaza

Times Square Apartments

Hollywood Beach

Winthrop Place

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5437 S Laflin St, Unit 2R
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8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1 - First Floor

The Edison

The Lawrence House

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632 W. Addison

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1940 N. Lincoln

Winthrop Manor

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1365 W Greenleaf Ave, Unit #1A

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4546 N Malden St, Unit #106

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1110 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #808

2358 E 70th Pl
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1633 E 74th St

The Onyx on Sheridan

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7451 N Greenview Ave

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2742 S Millard Ave

The Flamingo Apartments

Midpointe

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3332 W 38th St, Unit BSMT

Winthrop Terrace

Tailor Lofts Student Living

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8452 S Burnham Ave, Unit 8452 S. Burnham
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7809 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 7809 South Marshfield #1

2659 N Monitor Ave

Park Apartments

Lake Grove Village

Southland Village

LUELLA

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2014 S Ashland Ave

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13421 S Avenue O

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1237 W 31st Pl, Unit 1R

Oglesby Towers Apartments
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5425 N Kenmore Ave

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245 W North Ave, Unit 108

Ironwood

The Vivian

Prairie Shores

424 W. Diversey

4600 Beacon

Cornell (The Greenstone)

1628 Sherwin

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4735 W Addison St, Unit #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 | $2,042 | $595 | $4,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,657 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,839 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,985 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Chicago is at Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+ listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Chicago is $2,799.
What is the largest Gated Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at 1431 N Fairfield Ave, Unit #3.
What is the average size for Chicago Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Chicago is currently at 787 sq ft.
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