Furnished Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,500 (234 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Chicago, complete with furniture included - Beds, tables, chairs and more - Ready for move-in!

1540 W 17th St, Unit Apt 2

2245 W Shakespeare Ave, Unit 2R

4241 S Langley Ave, Unit Floor 2

Sentral Michigan Avenue

AMLI River North

830 W 37th St, Unit 830 W. 37th Street Fl 2

3044 W Addison St, Unit 2

420 E Ohio
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655 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 4103

210 N Wells St, Unit FL17-ID267

1848 S Fairfield Ave, Unit 1844

2340 N California Ave, Unit FL5-ID479

AMLI Lofts

Eight O Five

1401 S. State
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Wicker Park Connection

2742 W Farragut Ave, Unit Garden unit

3121 N Monitor Ave, Unit B

21 E Chestnut

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

Axis Apartments and Lofts

1407 on Michigan

Marina City

1522 N La Salle Dr
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Straits Row

Canterbury Court Apartments

231 W Menomonee St, Unit 2R

7946 S Normal Ave, Unit 2

Anderson Point

Pittsfield Apartments

Vue53

5326 N Winthrop Ave

Park Wellington Apartments
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Post Chicago Apartments

The 808 Cleveland

The Draper

356 W Superior St

Tailor Lofts

Addams Coliving

South Shore Beach Apartments
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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 | $2,085 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,720 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,237 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,772 | $4,795 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Furnished Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Furnished apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Furnished Apartment in Chicago is at 8046 S Maryland Ave, Unit 1st floor listed at $575.
How much is the average rent for a Furnished Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Furnished Apartment in Chicago is $2,876.
What is the largest Furnished Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Furnished apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 3935 S Wells St, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Chicago Furnished Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Furnished rental in Chicago is currently at 838 sq ft.
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