
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (450 Rentals)
Apartments in Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


1515 E. 54th Street

The Ardus

Cobbler Square Lofts

Century Tower

The Raven Residences

Coppia
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Belmont Tower Apartments

River West Lofts

330 S. Wells St

The Seneca Apartments

Noca Blu Apartment Homes

The Bush Temple
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The Montrose

Left Bank

21 E Chestnut

Astoria Tower

1111 N. Dearborn St.

ONE Old Town Park

1879 North Milwaukee

Eight Eleven Uptown

1407 on Michigan

441 W. Oakdale

Axis Apartments and Lofts
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1400 Wabash

Sixty44 Residences

AM1980

1000 N. LaSalle

2756 N Pine Grove Ave

Renaissance - 901 W Argyle St

Windermere House
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5326-5336 S. Greenwood Avenue

Fisher Building Apartments

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

The Belmont by Reside

Uptown Regency - 5050 N Sheridan Rd

820 Michigan by 3L Living

The Deco North Lake Shore
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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 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 2,832 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $639 to $20,000 with an average price of $4,426.
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 $575 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,664.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $900 to $29,893. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,186.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,106 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,075 to $38,481 - averaging $3,748 for the location.
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