Furnished Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,100 (445 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Chicago, complete with furniture included - Beds, tables, chairs and more - Ready for move-in!

3147 N Spaulding Ave, Unit SFH

7626 N Greenview Ave, Unit 1

3015 W Belden Ave, Unit 3015 W. Belden Ave. 1

5313 South Maryland Avenue, Unit Apt 4

405 N Wabash Ave, Unit 2514

1414 W Fletcher St, Unit 1R
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6424 N Magnolia Ave, Unit K04J

6424 N Magnolia Ave, Unit M09H

3443 Sheffield N Ave, Unit 2

500 Lake Shore Drive

1821 W Cullerton St, Unit Pilsen apt near rush
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1540 W 17th St, Unit Apt 2

2245 W Shakespeare Ave, Unit 2R

750 N Rush St, Unit FL16-ID270

AMLI River North

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

1401 S. State

3044 W Addison St, Unit 2

655 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 4103

108 W Chicago Ave, Unit FL7-ID357
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Sentral Michigan Avenue

21 E Chestnut

Eight O Five

AMLI Lofts

210 N Wells St, Unit FL17-ID267

Wicker Park Connection

1625 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 3
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1625 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 3

2742 W Farragut Ave, Unit Garden unit

3121 N Monitor Ave, Unit B

6420 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Unit Garden

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

Axis Apartments and Lofts

1407 on Michigan

Marina City

2340 N California Ave, Unit FL5-ID479

1522 N La Salle Dr
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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 | $2,083 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,632 | $748 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,526 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $2,500 | $5,995 |
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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 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living listed at $659.
How much is the average rent for a Furnished Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Furnished Apartment in Chicago is $3,266.
What is the largest Furnished Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Furnished apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,200 square feet unit starting from $3,575 at 7626 N Greenview Ave, 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 898 sq ft.
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