
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,200 (5,109 Rentals)


Post Chicago Apartments

180 North Jefferson

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Beachside Apartments

Spoke

Century Tower

The Gallery on Wells

21 E Chestnut

1001 South State

West77 Apartments

Regents Park
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Hubbard Place

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Echelon Chicago

SoNo East

Hyde Park Tower

One Superior Place

Covington - 4600 N Clarendon Ave

Aqua at Lakeshore East

Fisher Building Apartments

MDA Apartments
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Park View Apartments

14 West Elm Apartments

Straits Row

Inspire West Town

Lawrence Lofts

Four50 Residences

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan
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River West Lofts

The Nest at Lincoln Park West

The Del Prado

Arrive Streeterville

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Maynard At Elaine Place

1100 North Lasalle

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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 Under $2200 | $2,067 | $565 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $2,630 | $745 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,301 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,834 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,823 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,916 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $20,526 | $1,600 | $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 Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 2,753 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $565 to $18,754 with an average price of $2,067.
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 $745 to $23,094 with an average monthly rent of $2,630.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $1,000 to $42,225. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,301.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,999 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $825 to $40,000 - averaging $3,834 for the location.
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