
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $5,500 with Swimming Pool (278 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


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State and Grand

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Lake and Wells

Lake Shore Plaza

500 Lake Shore Drive

Arrive LEX

The 808 Cleveland

The Flamingo Apartments

Straits Row

Eugenie Terrace on the Park
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Onni Fulton Market

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Westerly

The Rosie

369 Grand by Onni

One Chicago

The Grand Central

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Logan Apartments

Eleven40

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The Cooper

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465 North Park
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The Duncan

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727 West Madison

The Elle Apartments

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The Sinclair

The Hudson

Aurelien

1000 South Clark

73 East Lake

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1133 N. Dearborn

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100 W. Chestnut
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Gateway West Loop

3450 N. Lake Shore Drive

The Montrose

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OneEleven

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Env Chicago

Alta

Scio at the Medical District

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1120 N. LaSalle

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750 N. Rush

Asbury Plaza
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Elm Street Plaza

The Sally

Arthur on Aberdeen

Foundry

6 Corners Lofts

Millennium on LaSalle

Eight Eleven Uptown

Landmark West Loop

Linea Apartments

215 West Apartments
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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 | $2,030 | $595 | $4,840 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,130 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,674 | $6,700 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Apartments with Swimming Pool
What is the Cheapest Swimming Pool apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Apartment in Chicago with Swimming Pool is at 3548 S Western Ave, Unit 1R listed at $1,095.
How much is the average rent for Chicago Apartments with Swimming Pool?
The average rent for a Apartment in Chicago with Swimming Pool is $4,241.
What is the largest Chicago Apartment for rent with Swimming Pool?
Today's Apartment with Swimming Pool and the most square footage in Chicago is a 4,425 square feet unit starting from $2,258 at 369 Grand by Onni.
What is the average size for Chicago Apartments for rent with Swimming Pool?
The average size for a rental with Swimming Pool in Chicago is currently at 590 sq ft.
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