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1329 W Wilson Ave
$1,450 - $2,500

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1329 W Wilson Ave

1329 W Wilson AveChicago, IL 60640
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2838 W Palmer St
$1,450 - $1,695

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2838 W Palmer St

2838 W Palmer StChicago, IL 60647
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Explore the Windy City (But Watch for Falling Ice) - An Insider's Guide to Renting in Chicago

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430-446 W. Diversey
$1,445 - $3,284

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430-446 W. Diversey

430-446 W Diversey PkyChicago, IL 60614
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1940 N. Lincoln
$1,414 - $2,077

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1940 N. Lincoln

1940 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60614
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441 W. Barry
$1,412 - $2,872

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441 W. Barry

441 W Barry AveChicago, IL 60657
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4137 N Dickinson Ave
$1,400 - $2,300

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Base Rent$1,400 - $2,300
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4137 N Dickinson Ave

4137 N Dickinson AveChicago, IL 60641
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5642 W Newport Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
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5642 W Newport Ave

5642 W Newport AveChicago, IL 60634
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2606 N Kimball Ave
$1,395 - $2,195

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2606 N Kimball Ave

2606 N Kimball AveChicago, IL 60647
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2610 N Kimball Ave
$1,395 - $2,495

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2610 N Kimball Ave

2610 N Kimball AveChicago, IL 60647
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711 W Belmont
$1,395 - $1,515

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711 W Belmont

711 W BelmontChicago, IL 60657
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago

How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?

There are currently 8,261 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $15,622 with an average price of $2,069.

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 $800 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,485.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $850 to $27,568. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,102.

How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 4,906 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $695 to $38,481 - averaging $3,788 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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