
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (3,800 Rentals)


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2614 N Springfield Ave, Unit 1F

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5107 N Winchester Ave, Unit 2

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3826 N Fremont St, Unit E3

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5620 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1

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2345 N Rutherford Ave, Unit FL #1

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1510 N Dearborn Pky, Unit 107

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2221 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 2

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1637 W Pratt Blvd, Unit 1

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2954 N Keating Ave, Unit #2
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2723 W Washington Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor

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1546 S Drake Ave, Unit #3

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3058 N Kostner Ave, Unit 2W

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1441 W North Shore Ave, Unit 1441 W Northshore Ave

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5501 W Dakin St, Unit First floor

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4640 South Avers Avenue, Unit 2F

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3058 N Kostner Ave, Unit 2W

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5642 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1

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2858 W 21st Pl, Unit 1

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3144 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit 2
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6420 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Unit Garden

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4847 S Vincennes Ave, Unit 2

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7948 S Evans Ave

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5487 S Drexel Ave, Unit 1

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6800 N Ridge Blvd, Unit #g7

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5878 N Harlem Ave, Unit 2

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1628 W Cermak Rd, Unit Penthouse suit

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6404 W Dakin St, Unit 2

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4928 W Barry Ave, Unit #1

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4237 N Paulina St
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3155 N Leavitt St, Unit 2R

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2342 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 1A

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411 W Roscoe St, Unit J09W

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957 W Cornelia Ave, Unit # 01A

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2648 N Spaulding Ave

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627 W Melrose St

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2133 N Dayton St

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1060 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 3

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2100 N Dayton St, Unit S

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2424 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit 114
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5110 N Winchester Ave, Unit 3A

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1418 N Talman Ave, Unit 3A

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4914 N Hoyne Ave, Unit N3

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951 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 3

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515 W Melrose St, Unit 3

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515 W Melrose St, Unit 3

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949 W Cornelia Ave, Unit Q

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813 W Waveland Ave, Unit N3

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1350 N Dearborn St

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3001 N Central Park Ave, Unit 5
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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 Under $2000 | $2,042 | $595 | $4,999 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,465 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,055 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,657 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,728 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,839 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,985 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,276 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $4,999 with an average price of $2,042.
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 $2,465.
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 $3,055.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,030 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,657 for the location.
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