
Apartments for Rent with Specials in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (115 Rentals)
Apartments in Chicago with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


2742 W Farragut Ave, Unit Garden unit

711 W Brompton Ave, Unit 50

Century Tower

1879 North Milwaukee

Coppia

Oakley Square

2329 N Rockwell St, Unit 2319-A1

330 S. Wells St
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The Duncan

Left Bank

3030 N. Sheridan Road

Astoria Tower

1111 N. Dearborn St.

Webster House

3621 S Lituanica Ave, Unit 3621 S. Lituanica Ave fl2

MDA Apartments

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

The Seneca Apartments
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2948 N Seminary Ave, Unit 1

1000 N. LaSalle

2756 N Pine Grove Ave

2717 S Princeton Ave, Unit Bsmt gas heat included

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

2424 N.Clark

5638 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1
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1712 W Juneway Ter, Unit 2i

The Sally

7608 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 207

537 W. Melrose

The Patricians

Madison Park Apartments

Upshore Chapter
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3130 N Lake Shore Drive

3044 W Wellington Ave, Unit 2

The Deco North Lake Shore

Berteau Manor

The Draper

500 W. Belmont

4038 N Ashland Ave, Unit e1

Straits Row

Canterbury Court Apartments

2630 N. Hampden
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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 | $2,083 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,738 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,213 | $2,200 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is at 5433 N Kenmore Ave listed at $925.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Chicago is $3,176.
What is the largest Rent Specials Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,355 square feet unit starting from $1,600 at The Deco North Lake Shore.
What is the average size for Chicago Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Chicago is currently at 629 sq ft.
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