
Gated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,800 (412 Rentals)


6630 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1

4039 N Oakley Ave, Unit Garden Unit

4513 W West End Ave, Unit 2

2100 W Ainslie St, Unit 2E
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2203 W Eastwood Ave, Unit 3

634 - 42 W. Cornelia

Lincoln Square Commons - 4759 N Maplewood Ave

Fisher Building Apartments
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6338 S Maryland Ave, Unit 2

Beachside Apartments

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

7742 N Eastlake Ter, Unit 1W

4649 N Broadway St, Unit S

4641 N Broadway St, Unit 1

2327 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1

7655 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 407
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3820 N Greenview Ave, Unit 1

3825 N Greenview Ave, Unit 3W

5638 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1

The Belmont by Reside

820 Michigan by 3L Living

The Deco North Lake Shore

1712 W Juneway Ter, Unit 2i

1724 W Juneway Ter, Unit 2a
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Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

MDA Apartments

505 W Melrose Street

The Carmen

1145 W Lunt Ave

2321 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1R
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4340 W Maypole Ave, Unit Garden Unit
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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 | $2,084 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,238 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,772 | $4,795 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
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 Gated Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Chicago is at 6246 S. King Dr. listed at $575.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Chicago is $2,595.
What is the largest Gated Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 4,941 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at 650 W 61st St, Unit 1st floor.
What is the average size for Chicago Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Chicago is currently at 754 sq ft.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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