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8203 S Indiana Ave

5050-5058 N Kenmore Ave

Granville Place

839 W. Sheridan

6439-45 N Richmond St

Chatham Apartments

1016 W Balmoral Ave

Ivy Dorchester

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3401-3411 N Pulaski Ave

6914-6916 S Clyde Ave

1200-06 W. Altgeld St. / 2500-06 N. Racine Ave

8051 S Ingleside

Lunt Apartments

7229 S Yates Blvd

5125 W Madison

1466 W Argyle St

732 Bittersweet Apartments

7145 S Indiana
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8057 S Laflin

2600 N Kimball Ave

536 W Arlington Pl

The Stanley

2536 N Sawyer Ave

Fargo/Campbell

7555 S Hermitage Ave
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Cornelia

4855 N Kimball Ave

7917 S Drexel

2922 E 90th St

2600 W. Logan Blvd

8515 S Green St

2045 E 75th

7953 S Dobson

4720 N Spaulding Ave

8640 S Ingleside
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Baric Commons

Kedvale Systems

300 N Menard Ave

5853-5859 S Troy St

Austin-Fillmore Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

7270 S South Shore Dr

6943 S Cornell

1407-1415 W Sherwin Ave

Thome Hermitage Building
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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 | $2,069 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $2,485 | $800 | $9,999 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,102 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $3,788 | $695 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $900 | $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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