
Gated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,300 (482 Rentals) Page 2 of 10


3450 N. Lake Shore Drive

10 E. Ontario St.

The Dunham Apartments

Park Boulevard 2B

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7639 N Eastlake Ter

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1902 W Morse Ave, Unit 2

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655 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 2308

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1635 W Chase Ave, Unit 2

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6441 N Francisco Ave, Unit 2
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1633 W Chase Ave, Unit 3

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7411 N Clark St

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6328 N Claremont Ave, Unit 3

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5833 W Peterson Ave, Unit 1

Sheridan Plaza - 4607 N Sheridan Rd

320 N. Michigan

Hugo River North

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736 W Addison St

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630 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1

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429 W Roscoe St, Unit 1
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951 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 3

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2026 N Winchester Ave, Unit 1R

Astoria Tower

Galewood Residences

Cascade

Maynard At Elaine Place

The Elle Apartments

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3702 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 3720

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3850 W Diversey Ave

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8628 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

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510 W Briar Pl, Unit 1

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813 W Waveland Ave, Unit N3

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1552 W Juneway Ter

531 W. Deming

Cobbler Square Lofts

The Grand Central

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AMLI 808

The Alfred

District @ Sheridan - 5536 N Sheridan Rd

1016 S May St

The Heron

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3824 W Arthington St

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1637 W Pratt Blvd, Unit 1

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648 W Wrightwood Ave

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9721 S Ave L, Unit 2 & 3

6126 S Eberhart Ave

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217 N Laramie Ave, Unit 1

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515 W Melrose St, Unit 3

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951 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 3

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949 W Cornelia Ave, Unit Q
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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 | $2,031 | $595 | $5,465 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,778 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,612 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,668 | $6,700 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Chicago is at Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+ listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Chicago is $2,734.
What is the largest Gated Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $1,950 at 2249 W Taylor St, Unit G.
What is the average size for Chicago Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Chicago is currently at 789 sq ft.
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