
1 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Chicago, IL (1,480 Rentals)


5040 N Marine Dr, Unit D5, Unit D5

1529 S State St, Unit 13F, Unit 13F

680 N Green St, Unit 310, Unit 310

5468 S Ridgewood Ct, Unit 2 - Room 1, Unit 2 - Room 1

6211 S Woodlawn Ave

7948 S Drexel Ave

2815 W 25th Pl, Unit R2A., Unit R2A.

7733 W Belmont Ave, Unit 204, Unit 204

5310 N Chester Ave, Unit 424, Unit 424
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1360 W Touhy Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM, Unit ONE BEDROOM

4021 S Ellis Ave

1655 W Jonquil Ter

2837 W Cullom Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

5920 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 401, Unit 401

6812 N Wayne Ave, Unit 4A, Unit 4A

6030 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 1405, Unit 1405

4335 W Irving Park Rd, Unit 4335 W Irving Park Rd Apt 101, Unit 4335 W Irving Park Rd Apt 101

6157 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 21J, Unit 21J

630 W Sheridan Rd
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7606 N Eastlake Ter, Unit 2B, Unit 2B

7710 N Sheridan Rd

7445 N Greenview Ave

7742 N Ashland Ave

7600 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 107, Unit 107

2204 W Foster Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

6030 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 1910, Unit 1910

1522 W Sherwin Ave

6002 N Kenmore Ave

3827 N Lawndale Ave, Unit 001E, Unit 001E
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5103 N Winchester Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

5717 N Winthrop Ave

6030 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 1001, Unit 1001

7606 N Eastlake Ter, Unit 2b, Unit 2b

7600 N Sheridan Rd

6030 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #1310, Unit #1310

4857 N Paulina St, Unit 3, Unit 3

4717 N Leavitt St, Unit 2, Unit 2

6021 N Winthrop Ave

1622 W Farwell Ave, Unit b, Unit b
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3711 N Pine Grove Ave

1058 W Glenlake Ave

6022 N Winthrop Ave

7730 N Ashland Ave

5601 N Sheridan Rd

5510 N Sheridan Rd

3620 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 302, Unit 302

3710 N Pine Grove Ave, Unit 310, Unit 310

6007 N Kenmore Ave

4244 N Ashland Ave, Unit #GDS, Unit #GDS
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,922 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,467 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,443 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,086 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,705 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,390 | $3,550 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?
There are currently 24189 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $520 to $48,409. There are also 5014 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago ranging from $630 to $58,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chicago?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chicago ranges from $630 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,620.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chicago?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chicago range from $883 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $970.
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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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