
New Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $4,500 (388 Rentals)


The 808 Cleveland

The Residences at NewCity

Post

Sentral Michigan Avenue

MILA

Cassidy on Canal

Millie on Michigan

Inspire West Town

North Oak Lofts
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One Chicago

Four50 Residences

Logan

Marlowe

Noca Blu Apartment Homes

The Van Buren

Arrive Michigan Avenue

Aspire Residences

NEMA Chicago
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465 North Park

727 West Madison

Spoke

The Apartments at Lincoln Common

The Clark

Residences at 8 East Huron

The Gallery on Wells

Luxe Logan Square

Exhibit on Superior

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Marquee at Block 37

City Hyde Park

Luxe on Madison

North Water Apartments

JeffJack Apartments

Cascade

AMLI 808

Upshore Chapter

Milieu

1001 South State
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Addams Coliving

ONE Old Town Park

Vue53

Straits Row

868 N. Wells

Coppia

920 N Wells
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 | $2,039 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,694 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $900 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,885 | $1,600 | $6,595 |
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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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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 Canvas at Leland Plaza listed at $532.
How much is the average rent for a New Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Chicago is $4,330.
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 $2,151 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 661 sq ft.
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