
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,200 (4,547 Rentals)


5003 N Sawyer Ave, Unit GDN

2708 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1stfloor

3807 N Whipple St, Unit #1 - First Floor

3532 N Elston Ave, Unit A00C

3413 W Harrison St, Unit 1
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1718 N Campbell Ave, Unit Unit G

3621 S Lituanica Ave, Unit 3621 S. Lituanica Ave 1st

2406 N Bernard St, Unit #2

2145 W Chicago Ave, Unit A00C

3248 N Lawndale Ave, Unit First Floor

2908 N Sayre Ave, Unit 1st Floor
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1446 W Lexington St, Unit 2

2279 N Clybourn Ave, Unit 1

2145 W Chicago Ave, Unit G09C
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5023 N Winchester Ave, Unit 2

3507 W Carroll Ave, Unit 2
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Eugenie Terrace on the Park

The Van Buren

637 W Cornelia Ave, Unit M00B

2647 N Sacramento Ave, Unit G

3147 W Medill Ave, Unit A01C
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2980 N Ridgeway Ave, Unit #1
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chicago Studio Apartments Under $2200 | $1,863 | $575 | $8,711 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $2,338 | $750 | $9,750 |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $2,986 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,600 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2200 | $3,859 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,772 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $26,595 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,498 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $575 to $8,711 with an average price of $1,863.
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 $750 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,338.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $850 to $21,486. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,986.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,951 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $788 to $38,481 - averaging $3,600 for the location.
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