
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Edgewater Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $945 (52 Rentals)


1771 W Granville Ave, Unit 2 A

6157 N Kenmore Ave, Unit #508

Wyndham Apartments

5668 N Ridge Ave, Unit 3N

1110 W Rosemont Ave, Unit #515

1061 Rosemont

The Sovereign

1064 W Catalpa Ave, Unit #520

5668 N Ridge Ave, Unit ONE BED
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5659 N Ridge Ave, Unit J05P

5660 N Ridge Ave, Unit Unit 62-2B

5665 N Ridge Ave, Unit Unit 62-2B

1055 W Catalpa Ave

Kenmore Place - 6119 N Kenmore Ave

5724 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 1040-218

930 W. Winona

6131 N Winthrop Ave

6301 N Winthrop Ave

1255 W. Bryn Mawr
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Lake Lane Apartments

5545-5551 N Magnolia Ave

Kenmore Manor Apartments

1016 W Balmoral Ave

The Bell Shore

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6351 N Lakewood Ave

Sheridan Lake Apartments

6031 N Kenmore Ave

1350 W Hood Ave
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5627-5633 N Winthrop Ave

5200 N Wayne Ave

1400 W. Edgewater

Edgewater Apartments

Peterson Plaza

Thome Hermitage Building

6011 N Kenmore St

5907-5909 N Kenmore Ave

The Kenmore Gardens

The Sovereign Apartments
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5820 N Sheridan Rd

1436-40 W. Thorndale

5750 N Sheridan Rd

Winthrop 6000

1735-1743 W Bryn Mawr Ave

6110 N Kenmore Ave

Kenmore Vista Apartments

Berwyn Station

1040 Hollywood

Hermitage Andersonville
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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 | $1,324 | $700 | $2,175 |
Edgewater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $945 | $3,159 |
| Edgewater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $1,580 | $3,595 |
| Edgewater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $2,300 | $4,921 |
| Edgewater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,134 | $2,450 | $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 Wyndham Apartments which is listed at $1,263, while the average apartment in Edgewater costs $5,977.
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 17 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 $202 which is $5,775 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.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!