
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $900 (374 Rentals)


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8100 S Essex Ave

8259 S Loomis Blvd

8222 S Ingleside

Washington Plaza

6751 S Jeffery

12157 S Michigan Ave

824 E 53rd St

8702 S Escanaba Ave
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7701 S Stewart

8152 S Evans

8201 S Ada St

Hyde Park Beach

808 W 76th

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5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

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Lakeside 6241

1155 W 83rd St
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3726 W Polk St

6246 S. King Dr.

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7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

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7037 S East End Ave

4646 N Magnolia Ave

1506 E 67th St
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1550 W 95th St

7853 S Coles

7106 S Ridgeland Ave

3025 W 54th Pl

12013 S Eggleston Avenue

8057-59 S Marshfield Chicago, IL 60620

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1016 W Balmoral Ave

Ivy Dorchester

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3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

7706 S Saginaw

Granville Place

839 W. Sheridan

6439-45 N Richmond St

Chatham Apartments

7700 S East End Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave
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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 $900 | $2,023 | $600 | $9,940 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $2,480 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,073 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,824 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,418 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,530 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,190 | $750 | $7,350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,298 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $600 to $9,940 with an average price of $2,023.
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 $650 to $10,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,480.
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 $3,073.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,004 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,824 for the location.
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