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4278 N Hazel St, Unit C unit

6540 N Lakewood Ave, Unit 2

6212 S Bishop St, Unit 1

7759 S Kingston Ave

9601 S Harvard Ave

7918 S Essex Ave, Unit 3

12113 S State St

2610 S Kildare Ave

8052 N Oriole Ave

414 W 144th St

2525 E 72nd Pl

8805 N Dee Rd

207 N Parkside Ave, Unit G

5831 S Shields Ave

1503 W 19th St, Unit 3R

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 4G

4249 W Maypole Ave, Unit 1

1503 W 19th St, Unit 3R

3145 S May St, Unit 1F

1404 S Hamlin Ave

708 Seward St

2046 E 72nd Pl

3537 S Harlem Ave

516 W Melrose St, Unit 406

825 Main St, Unit 204

8532 S Yates Blvd

1043 S York Rd

2435 N 78th Ave, Unit GN

2035 N Kildare Ave, Unit 2035

7560 N Waukegan Rd, Unit GC

8010 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1

6234 S Ada St, Unit 6234 Ada

817 W Lakeside Pl, Unit 302

10037 Walnut Terrace

817 W Lakeside Pl, Unit 203

5704 S Harper Ave, Unit 307

1102 N Central Ave, Unit 2

3175 W 115th St

9517 Mansfield Ave

9449 Kelvin Ln

1003 Argyle St

3400 W 55th St

316 Marengo Ave

4816 N Springfield Ave

2423 S Hamlin Ave

2420 W Berwyn Ave

931 W 31st St

13140 S Buffalo Ave

639 Jeffery Ave
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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 | $2,911 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,533 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,209 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,804 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,050 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,212 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?
There are currently 24099 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $500 to $48,409. There are also 5572 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago ranging from $400 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 $400 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,585.
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 $1,110 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $924.
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