
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,700 (2,955 Rentals) Page 2 of 60


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704 W Garfield Blvd, Unit Unit3

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6031 N Paulina St

2936 W Palmer St

5139 N Broadway St

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4409 N Wolcott Ave

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2637 W 21st Pl, Unit 2637 W 21st Place-Basement

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7655 N Sheridan Rd
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5715 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 3rd floor

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3335 N Kenneth Ave, Unit G

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849 W Wolfram St, Unit 411

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1536 W Jonquil Ter

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2820 S Short St

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6346 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Unit #1

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1058 W Glenlake Ave

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522 W Briar Pl, Unit 8I

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6626 W Devon Ave, Unit 1

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665 W Wrightwood
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1641 N Central Park Ave, Unit 1R

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2842 N Orchard St, Unit 2844-35

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560 W Arlington

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435 W Surf St

7344 S Rockwell St

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915 S Loomis St

244 E. Pearson

The Teller House

422-24 Melrose

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6739 S Emerald Ave, Unit #2

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462 W Briar Pl, Unit #2C

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5206 N Leavitt St

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2612 W Gunnison St, Unit 3R

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4423 N Wolcott Ave

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2832 W Palmer St, Unit 206

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648 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit J01P

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7300 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #302

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3622 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 2B

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1120 N. LaSalle

Buena Shores

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

4241 Kenmore Apartments

4611 S Ellis Ave

Canterbury Court Apartments

634 W. Cornelia

850 Argyle Place

Lathrop

1522 N La Salle Dr

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4406 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

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7637 S Kingston Ave, Unit 2
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 $1700 | $2,026 | $595 | $6,705 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $2,472 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $3,026 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $3,749 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $3,963 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,015 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,489 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,290 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $6,705 with an average price of $2,026.
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 $2,472.
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 $3,026.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,027 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,749 for the location.
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