
Gated Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,700 (809 Rentals)


827 S Laflin St, Unit 2

3514 N Sheffield Ave, Unit 3N

1111 N Wells St, Unit 302

1459 W Taylor St, Unit 3F

3301 N Oakley Ave, Unit 2

2001 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 3
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2434 W Pensacola Ave, Unit 1

2925 W Lyndale St, Unit Lyndaleapartment1

The Residences at NewCity

Wrightwood - 512 W Wrightwood Ave

Circa 922

Cortland River North

1952 W Wilson Ave, Unit 3

1043 W Grace St, Unit 1

3904 N Janssen Ave, Unit 3

3919 N Janssen Ave, Unit 3

3919 N Janssen Ave, Unit 3

1919 W Winona St, Unit 1
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936 W Grace St, Unit #B101

934 W Grace St, Unit 101

843 N Mozart St, Unit 1

2101 Michigan

868 N. Wells

Harry Frank Building - 1938 W Lawrence Ave

2345 N Clark St, Unit 1 Bed

2009 W Cortez St, Unit 13

3212 W Warren Blvd, Unit 2
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1208 W Waveland Ave, Unit 2

712 N Aberdeen St, Unit 1

1558 W Juneway Ter, Unit 3N

331 E Ontario St, Unit 1

1648 W Jonquil Terrace, Unit 1

1301 W Estes Ave, Unit 4

3914 N Broadway St, Unit 1

3816 N Greenview Ave, Unit 2

2207 W Eastwood Ave, Unit 3

727 W Roscoe St, Unit 2

3820 N Greenview Ave, Unit 2
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845 W Madison St, Unit ST

West77 Apartments

1819 Lofts

3705 W Palmer St, Unit 1

3330 N Clark St, Unit 2

Aberdeen East

1050 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 2

648 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 2
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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 | $2,131 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,775 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,476 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
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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 Gated Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Chicago is at 6246 S. King Dr. listed at $575.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Chicago is $2,618.
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 $1,700 at 1914 W 21st Plz, 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 783 sq ft.
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