New Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,800 (78 Rentals)

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960 W 18th Pl, Unit #1
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Built in 20242 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

960 W 18th Pl, Unit #1

960 W 18th PlChicago, IL 60608
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6733 S Merrill Ave
Built in 20223 Bedroom Apartments

6733 S Merrill Ave

6733 S Merrill AveChicago, IL 60649
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Warren Apartments
Built in 2020Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Warren Apartments

1533 W Warren AveChicago, IL 60607

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4611 S Drexel Blvd
Built in 20251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4611 S Drexel Blvd

4611 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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The Monark
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Monark

4410 N Clark StChicago, IL 60640
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Trianon Lofts
Built in 20172 Bedroom Apartments

Trianon Lofts

803 E 61st StChicago, IL 60637
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East Village Lofts
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Village Lofts

1100 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60622
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Harmony Apartments
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Apartments

4513 N Clark StChicago, IL 60640
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Pershing Place
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pershing Place

624 E Pershing RdChicago, IL 60653
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Mozart 4401-07 N.
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mozart 4401-07 N.

4401 N Mozart StChicago, IL 60625
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Motif on Belden
Built in 2023Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Motif on Belden

2845 W Belden AveChicago, IL 60647
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Fields Lofts
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fields Lofts

4000 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60639

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Wicker Park Lofts
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wicker Park Lofts

1515-1519 W Haddon AveChicago, IL 60642
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MiCA
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MiCA

2733 W Belden AveChicago, IL 60647
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Thorndale Paulina
Built in 20242 Bedroom Apartments

Thorndale Paulina

1634-1636 W Thorndale AveChicago, IL 60660
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5055 S Dorchester Ave
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5055 S Dorchester Ave

5055 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Centrum Lakeview Phase II
Built in 2017Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Centrum Lakeview Phase II

3418 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60657
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Montauk
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montauk

1550 N Wieland StChicago, IL 60610
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Illume
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Illume

111 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60607
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The Oasis of Bucktown
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis of Bucktown

2400 W Wabansia AveChicago, IL 60647
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4102 N Sheridan Rd
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4102 N Sheridan Rd

4102 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60613

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Chicago?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Chicago is at KLEO Art Residences listed at $900.

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The average rent for a New Apartment in Chicago is $4,190.

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Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 4,425 square feet unit starting from $2,258 at 369 Grand by Onni.

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The average size for a New rental in Chicago is currently at 626 sq ft.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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