
Apartments for Rent with Specials in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (94 Rentals)
Apartments in Chicago with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


Addams Coliving

The Duncan

Gramercy Row Apartments

Sedgwick Apartments

The Edison

1781 W Altgeld St

Letterman Chicago

468 West Melrose

The Trilogy at Hyde Park
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441 W. Barry

1049 West Oakdale Apartments

515 W. Barry

The Lawrence House

596 W Hawthorne

450 West Melrose Apartments

537 W. Melrose

641 W. Aldine

1940 N. Lincoln

515 W. Briar
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2630 N. Hampden

Madison Park Apartments

The Draper

The Annabelle Apartments

Plaisance Apartments

Wyndham Apartments

Hyde Park West

Ashland Avenue Apartments

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

515 W Belmont Ave, Unit 23
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1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 415

4036 N Ashland Ave, Unit GDN

717 W Belmont Ave, Unit 711-401

671 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 508

3346 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 410

3327 W Diversey Ave, Unit 331

813 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 316

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 404

618 W Patterson Ave, Unit 204

4542 N Damen Ave, Unit 412
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503 W Belmont Ave, Unit 3j

546 W Wellington Ave, Unit 207

4735 N Hermitage Ave, Unit 404

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 406

737 W Belmont Ave, Unit 409

717 W Belmont Ave, Unit 401

4542 N Damen Ave, Unit 310

8046 S Maryland Ave, Unit 1st floor

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,061 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,811 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,274 | $980 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is at Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is $2,986.
What is the largest Rent Specials Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,355 square feet unit starting from $1,600 at The Deco North Lake Shore.
What is the average size for Chicago Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Chicago is currently at 664 sq ft.
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