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915 E 83rd St

7674 S Shore Drive

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7949 S St Lawrence

400 E 81st St

1441 W Howard St

2235 E 71st

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7401 S Kingston Ave

8045-8049 S King Dr

8101-8107 S Langley Ave

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6830 N Sheridan Rd
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Jarrell Washington Park

73rd St

Hyde Park / Kenwood

7327-7329 S Saint Lawrence Ave

6173-6179 N Northwest Hwy

3030 E. 79th Street

Ohio Commons

6820 S Michigan Ave

913-915 W Sheridan Rd
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1643-1653 E 85th Pl

1600 W Morse Ave

6301 N Winthrop Ave

7354 S Dorchester

6320-6328 S Troy St

1001-1005 S Mayfield Ave

5035 S King Dr

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

1523 W Chicago Ave
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7903 S Evans

8001 S Ellis

5935 N Northwest Hwy

North Town Village

Emerald Tower

8000 S Marshfield Ave

3244-3246 N Pulaski Rd

7900 S Essex

6131 N Winthrop Ave

4717 N. Winthrop 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 Under $800 | $2,069 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $2,485 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $3,102 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $3,788 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $4,402 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,484 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,716 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,261 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $15,622 with an average price of $2,069.
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 $800 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,485.
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 $27,568. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,102.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,906 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $695 to $38,481 - averaging $3,788 for the location.
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