
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Edgewater Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $945 (45 Rentals)


The Sovereign

Wyndham Apartments

1040 Hollywood

1726 W Thome Ave

1061 Rosemont

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5665 N Ridge Ave

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5666 N Ridge Ave

1318 W Foster Ave
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6131 N Winthrop Ave

6301 N Winthrop Ave

1255 W. Bryn Mawr

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Kenmore Manor Apartments

5545-5551 N Magnolia Ave

1016 W Balmoral Ave

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6031 N Kenmore Ave
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6351 N Lakewood Ave

Sheridan Lake Apartments

5627-5633 N Winthrop Ave

1350 W Hood Ave

5200 N Wayne Ave

The Bell Shore

1400 W. Edgewater

Peterson Plaza

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Thome Hermitage Building

6011 N Kenmore St

5907-5909 N Kenmore Ave

The Kenmore Gardens

The Sovereign Apartments

5820 N Sheridan Rd

1436-40 W. Thorndale

5750 N Sheridan Rd

Winthrop 6000
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1735-1743 W Bryn Mawr Ave

6110 N Kenmore Ave

Kenmore Vista Apartments

Berwyn Station

Hermitage Andersonville

930 W. Winona

Kenmore Courts

Hollywood Towers

5826-28 N Ridge
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Edgewater, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater Studio Apartments | $1,358 | $700 | $2,000 |
Edgewater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $945 | $2,695 |
| Edgewater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,750 | $4,490 |
| Edgewater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Edgewater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,104 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
Goudy Technology Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edgewater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewater is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewater?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewater is Bryn Mawr Belle Shore which is listed at $1,151, while the average apartment in Edgewater costs $8,692.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewater?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Edgewater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Edgewater?
Cheap apartments in Edgewater have an average cost of $180 which is $8,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewater.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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