
Furnished Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $2,800 (295 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Chicago, complete with furniture included - Beds, tables, chairs and more - Ready for move-in!


108 W Chicago Ave, Unit FL7-ID357

750 N Rush St, Unit FL16-ID270

500 Lake Shore Drive

8140 S Kedzie Ave, Unit 201

1821 W Cullerton St, Unit Pilsen apt near rush

1540 W 17th St, Unit Apt 2
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2245 W Shakespeare Ave, Unit 2R

4241 S Langley Ave, Unit Floor 2

2433 S Oakley Ave, Unit 1R

AMLI River North

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

3044 W Addison St, Unit 2

420 E Ohio

1401 S. State

Sentral Michigan Avenue
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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

Eight O Five

AMLI Lofts

Wicker Park Connection

2742 W Farragut Ave, Unit Garden unit

3121 N Monitor Ave, Unit B

21 E Chestnut

731 Plymouth by 3L Living
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1407 on Michigan

Axis Apartments and Lofts

1522 N La Salle Dr

Straits Row

Canterbury Court Apartments

231 W Menomonee St, Unit 2R

7946 S Normal Ave, Unit 2
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Anderson Point

Pittsfield Apartments

Vue53

5326 N Winthrop Ave

Park Wellington Apartments

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The 808 Cleveland
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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 | $2,084 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,238 | $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
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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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