
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fernwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $945 (36 Rentals)


9453 S Loomis St, Unit 307

1439 W 93rd St

9213 S Laflin St, Unit A4

1729 W 91st St

1731 W 91st St

1745 W 91st St

10985 S Church St

10981 S Church St
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9101 S Beverly Blvd

11000 S Michigan Ave

9218 S. Bishop

10901 S Vernon

8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619

8806 S Cottage Grove

8901 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60619

234 E 109th St

11111 S Vernon
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11250 S Indiana

410 E 107th

9040 S Bishop

10206 S Walden Pky

10201 S St Lawrence

11143 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr Chicago, IL 60628

9453 S Loomis St

8951 S Ada

9400 S Laflin St Chicago, IL 60620
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9000 S Bishop

222 E 109th

10901 S Vernon 433-35 E 109th Chicago, IL 60628

9017-25 S Cottage Grove

1822-38 W 107th St.

11214-18 S Indiana

10627-33 S. Hale Ave

8935 S Dauphin Ave

10730 S Lafayette Ave
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Fernwood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fernwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Fernwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $945 | $1,550 |
| Fernwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,300 | $2,000 |
| Fernwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,475 | $2,795 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFernwood, Chicago, IL
Ranked #79
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fernwood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fernwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fernwood Apartment is $905 at 8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fernwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fernwood is starting from $905 at 8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619.
What is the most affordable Fernwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fernwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 8751 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60619 and starts from $905.
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