
New Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,600 (280 Rentals)


1923 S Allport St, Unit 2

Aberdeen East

6700NORTH

Moment

The Erikson

ILUX
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Linea Apartments

Residences at 8 East Huron

120 W Chestnut St, Unit 9

Millennium on LaSalle

Hugo River North

410 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 2

North Oak Lofts

MILA

Milieu

Seven 10 West

Marquee at Block 37

Exhibit on Superior

1879 North Milwaukee
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465 North Park

The Leo

NEMA Chicago

Panorama

727 West Madison

The Residences at NewCity

CADENCE APARTMENTS

1111 N Wells St, Unit 302

Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago
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Cortland River North

369 Grand by Onni

Arrive Michigan Avenue

Arthur on Aberdeen

Westerly

Cassidy on Canal

The Raven Residences

Onni Fulton Market

The Saint Grand
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Elevate

3Eleven

Logan

The Reed

6 Corners Lofts

Fulbrix Apartments

The Van Buren

The Elizabeth Chicago

2402 W Carmen Ave

Sheffield of Lincoln Park
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JeffJack Apartments
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 | $1,871 | $575 | $8,711 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $750 | $9,750 |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,685 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $30,607 | $10,000 | $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 New Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Chicago is at OC Living listed at $925.
How much is the average rent for a New Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Chicago is $4,201.
What is the largest New Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 6,439 square feet unit starting from $2,391 at 369 Grand by Onni.
What is the average size for Chicago New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Chicago is currently at 629 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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