
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,600 (2,716 Rentals)


The Rosemont

6954 Sheridan

3622 S State St

520 W. Aldine Ave.

1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F

4406 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g

952 W Windsor Ave, Unit 2W
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1417 W Albion Ave, Unit 2

8057 S Sangamon St, Unit 2

1619 N Merrimac Ave, Unit 1

4854 W Diversey Ave, Unit 1F

3043 West Belden Avenue, Unit 1st Floor
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2525 S Whipple St, Unit Whipple

6913 S Merrill Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

1642 S Harding Ave, Unit 3

2755 W North Shore Ave, Unit GDN

2516 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 3

8222 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

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The Nest at Lincoln Park West
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451 W. Wrightwood

1819 W Cortland St, Unit CH1

440 W Belden Ave, Unit #429.5 B206

812 W Diversey Pky, Unit #818-C

2648 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1

3820 N Greenview Ave, Unit 1
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2342 N Spaulding Ave, Unit M06B

2331 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 2

3302 W Schubert Ave, Unit 1E

3904 N Janssen Ave, Unit GDN
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1909 W Larchmont Ave, Unit Unit 1911-1B
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 Under $1600 | $1,873 | $575 | $8,000 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1600 | $2,330 | $700 | $9,750 |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1600 | $2,969 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1600 | $3,568 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1600 | $3,878 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,929 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,867 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,480 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $575 to $8,000 with an average price of $1,873.
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 $700 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,330.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $825 to $19,149. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,969.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,999 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $788 to $38,481 - averaging $3,568 for the location.
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