
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $900 (381 Rentals)


KLEO Art Residences

7715 S South Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60649

8100-8114 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617

1348 W 83rd St

7917-27 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL 60619

5501 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60644

4114 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60624

7300 Venture Apartments

824 E 53rd St
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8702 S Escanaba Ave

12157 S Michigan Ave

Dwight Lofts

1734 E 72nd St Chicago, IL 60649

8201 S Ada St

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Hyde Park Beach

Lakeside 6241
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1155 W 83rd St

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

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10222 S Lafayette Ave

506 154th place Calumet City,il

8113 S Drexel Ave, Unit Unit 3

Sable Coliving

7033 S East End Ave
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1506 E 67th St

158 N Central Ave

7106 S Ridgeland Ave

3025 W 54th Pl

5845 S Princeton Ave

8057-59 S Marshfield Chicago, IL 60620

The Columbian

1016 W Balmoral Ave

Ivy Dorchester

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3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

7706 S Saginaw Ave Chicago, IL 60649

Granville Place

839 W. Sheridan

6439-45 N Richmond St

Chatham Apartments

7003 S Harper Chicago, IL 60637

7700 S East End Ave

8203 S Indiana 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 | $1,929 | $595 | $8,548 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $2,482 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,104 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,871 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,499 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,503 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,590 | $2,475 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Chicago?
There are currently 8,427 Studio Apartments in Chicago with rent ranges from $595 to $8,548 with an average price of $1,929.
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 $525 to $13,930 with an average monthly rent of $2,482.
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 $21,495. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,104.
How expensive are Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,993 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $883 to $38,481 - averaging $3,871 for the location.
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