
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $900 (371 Rentals)


KLEO Art Residences

7715 S South Shore

Washington Plaza

12157 S Michigan Ave

824 E 53rd St

8702 S Escanaba Ave

Arc at Old Colony

8201 S Ada St

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore
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Hyde Park Beach

8100 S Drexel

7849-7853 S Coles Ave

808 W 76th

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5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

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Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

1155 W 83rd St

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1415 E 52nd St
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5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

6246 S. King Dr.

Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+

7037 S East End Ave

7851 S Coles Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

7353 S Kenwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

8531 S Burley Ave

6248 S Western Ave

8010 S St Lawrence Ave
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1550 W 95th St

6254 S Western Ave

4646 N Magnolia Ave

7931 S Hermitage Ave, Unit Garden

618 S Racine Ave

1550 W 95th St, Unit 1550 West 95th Street

7054 S Western Ave

6945 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1

7853 S Coles Ave

3025 W 54th Pl
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The Columbian

1016 W Balmoral Ave

Ivy Dorchester

Emerald Apartments

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

7706 S Saginaw

Granville Place

839 W. Sheridan

6439-45 N Richmond St
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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 | $2,042 | $595 | $5,093 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $2,467 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,053 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,642 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,814 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,292 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $17,448 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,254 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $5,093 with an average price of $2,042.
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 $640 to $9,987 with an average monthly rent of $2,467.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chicago range from $762 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,053.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,016 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,642 for the location.
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