
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,200 (4,439 Rentals)


5139 N Broadway St

Thorndale Paulina

1211 W Melrose St, Unit M02B

1234 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2512
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4906 N Marmora Ave, Unit 2

3530 N Elston Ave, Unit K06J

825 S Campbell ave, Unit 2

946 N Harding Ave, Unit 2nd FL

6038 N Mozart St, Unit Mozart

2708 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1stfloor
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6610 S Minerva Ave, Unit 1

1357 W Ancona St, Unit West Town

2913 N Kedzie Ave, Unit Garden

2537 N Kildare Ave, Unit 3

1340 W Wellington Ave, Unit 3

8320 W Addison St, Unit #3
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3807 N Whipple St, Unit #1 - First Floor

2944 N Springfield Ave, Unit 2

637 W Cornelia Ave, Unit M00B

630 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1

7619 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 3A

908 W George St, Unit #2912-G-F

2315 N Kedzie Blvd, Unit 3147-2

3144 W Fullerton Ave, Unit G

2853 W Dickens Ave, Unit 2
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2853 W Dickens Ave, Unit 2

2000 W Superior St, Unit 4R

2853 W Dickens Ave, Unit 2

839 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1S

7609 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 1

2057 W Dickens Ave, Unit 2N

3141 N. Sheffield
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 | $2,094 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $2,675 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,230 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,740 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,292 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,114 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,866 | $4,795 | $6,795 |
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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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- 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 2,825 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $575 to $20,000 with an average price of $2,094.
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 $2,675.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $875 to $29,893. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,230.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,123 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $38,481 - averaging $3,740 for the location.
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