
Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $900 with Utilities Included (252 Rentals)
Apartments in Chicago where your utility payments are included in your rent.


KLEO Art Residences

12157 S Michigan Ave

Arc at Old Colony

8201 S Ada St

Bryn Mawr Belle Shore

Hyde Park Beach

7849-7853 S Coles Ave

808 W 76th

5748 Blackstone By 3L Living
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5540 Hyde Park by 3L Living

Lakeside 6241

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

1155 W 83rd St

5445 Ingleside By 3L Living

6246 S. King Dr.

Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+

506 154th place Calumet City,il

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

Emerald Apartments
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6439-45 N Richmond St

The Columbian

Granville Place

3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave

4518-4528 N Damen Ave

Roscoe Apartments

Chatham Apartments

4801 North Ravenswood

839 W. Sheridan
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7655-7657 S Coles Ave

8203 S Indiana Ave

1016 W Balmoral Ave

South Shore

5836 W Madison

7555 S Hermitage Ave

Cornelia

2536 N Sawyer Ave

4855 N Kimball Ave

7031 S Chappel
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7917 S Drexel

Magnolia Gardens

8051 S Ingleside

Lunt Apartments

1466 W Argyle St

Ravenswood Apartments

2045-2047 E 75th St

4720 N Spaulding Ave

8640 S Ingleside

7916 S Drexel
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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 | $2,042 | $595 | $5,117 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,074 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $16,830 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities Included Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in Chicago is at 1121-1123 E 82nd St listed at $550.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in Chicago is $2,058.
What is the largest Utilities Included Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 3,109 square feet unit starting from $2,355 at Optima Old Orchard Woods.
What is the average size for Chicago Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in Chicago is currently at 648 sq ft.
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