
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $3,500 (5,852 Rentals) Page 2 of 100


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908 W George St, Unit 1

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3943 N Janssen Ave, Unit 2N

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647 Oakdale W Ave

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1118 E Hyde Park Blvd, Unit G1

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The Belden Stratford

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444 N Orleans St

Two West Delaware

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3840 W Diversey Ave, Unit 2
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1828 N Bissell St, Unit #2

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3943 N Janssen Ave, Unit A07C

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4836 N Paulina St, Unit G

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4429 N Kimball Ave, Unit 2

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3854 N Janssen Ave, Unit K01J

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1412 W Chicago Ave, Unit 3W

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2002 W Huron St, Unit 1

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4939 N Saint Louis Ave, Unit 4939 N St. Louis

924 W Barry Ave, Unit 2

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2457 W Logan Blvd, Unit 1
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3349 N Clark St, Unit 1

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873 W Lill Ave

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1111 N Sacramento Ave, Unit 1

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649 W Deming Pl, Unit 649-3F

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3349 N Clark St, Unit 1SE

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1430 N Bosworth Ave, Unit 2

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649 W Deming Pl, Unit 1F

Clark & Orchard Apartments

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652 W Gordon Ter, Unit 1E

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429 W Roscoe St, Unit 425-310

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533 W Roscoe St, Unit 310

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411 W Roscoe St, Unit J09W

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551 W Roscoe St, Unit 310

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1470 N Milwaukee Ave

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3620 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 2R

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433 W Roscoe St, Unit 410

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622 W Oakdale Ave, Unit A09C

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629 W Oakdale Ave, Unit A09C

1436 Farragut W Ave, Unit 1

1352 W Carmen Ave, Unit 1

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4849 N Seeley Ave, Unit 2

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2533 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 503

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1428 W Jonquil Ter

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1440 W Addison St, Unit 2

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5553 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 1E

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1338 W Winona St, Unit 3

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2240 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 2

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4735 N Western Ave, Unit 203
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 Under $3500 | $2,020 | $600 | $9,700 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3500 | $2,472 | $600 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3500 | $3,070 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3500 | $3,838 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3500 | $4,063 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,308 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,298 | $750 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,311 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $9,700 with an average price of $2,020.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Chicago ranges from $600 to $9,987 with an average monthly rent of $2,472.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $850 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,070.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,993 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,838 for the location.
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