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Apartments in Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Devonshire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

7260 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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9565 Franklin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

9565 Franklin Ave

9565 Franklin AveFranklin Park, IL 60131
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1000 Hinman
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Hinman

1000-1010 Hinman AveEvanston, IL 60202
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Des Plaines Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Des Plaines Apartments

510-570 E Seegers RdDes Plaines, IL 60016
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1308 119th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1308 119th St

1308 119th StWhiting, IN 46394
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14021 S Tracy
2 Bedroom Apartments

14021 S Tracy

14021 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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1419 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Washington St

1419 Washington StEvanston, IL 60202
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Royal Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms Apartments

3001 N Thatcher AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.

504-508 S Culyer AveOak Park, IL 60304
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Salt Creek
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salt Creek

125 S Villa AveAddison, IL 60101
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Montclair Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montclair Manor

11625-57 S Pulaski RdAlsip, IL 60803
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Elmwood Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Towers

7300 W North AveElmwood Park, IL 60707
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Live in Oak Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live in Oak Park

1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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1123 N 33rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1123 N 33rd Ave

1123 N 33rd AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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Knox Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Knox Apartments

15301-15310 S Knox Ave, OakOak Forest, IL 60452
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago

How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?

There are currently 8,276 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $170 to $4,999 with an average price of $6,010.

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 $2,465.

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 $3,055.

How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 5,030 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,657 for the location.

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