
Gated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (259 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


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650 W 61st St, Unit 1st floor

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5608 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1

817 W Lakeside Place

4658 S Troy St

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5329 N Central Ave, Unit 1

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706 S Laflin St, Unit 2f

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4725 S Western Blvd, Unit Garden floor.

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1439 W 17th St, Unit 1R

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2733 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit S
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1329 W Wilson Ave, Unit 607

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2825 N Burling St, Unit 2827 North BURLING, #303

1164 N Dearborn

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3423 W Drummond Pl, Unit 2B

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3130 N. Lake Shore Drive

Reside on Clarendon

The Onyx on North Shore

Green Manor

Grace Shores

Sheridan Pratt Apartments
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Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

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7453 N Greenview Ave, Unit #318

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6022 N Winthrop Ave

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8205 S Laflin St, Unit Laflin 1st Floor

6154 S Rockwell St

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

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2501 E 84th St, Unit 1E

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5542 W Leland Ave, Unit B

Hyde Park West

Dearborn North

443 Wrightwood

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

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1771 W Granville Ave, Unit 2 A

Sheridan Terrace - 6725 N Sheridan Rd

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

Berteau Manor

Times Square Apartments

The Hazelton

The Wilson Club

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5918 S Calumet Ave

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1609 W Sherwin Ave

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6347 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 3M

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3859 N Oconto Ave, Unit G

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1750 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit 411

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5011 N Damen Ave, Unit #7

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6755 N Sheridan Rd

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245 W North Ave, Unit 108

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3812 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1Main

25 E. Delaware

434 Wellington
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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 | $2,031 | $595 | $5,465 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,778 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,612 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,668 | $6,700 | $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 $2,734.
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 $1,950 at 2249 W Taylor St, Unit G.
What is the average size for Chicago Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Chicago is currently at 789 sq ft.
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