7724 S Marshfield Ave, Unit Garden Apt
7724 S Marshfield Ave
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1122 N Clark St, Unit 3902
1122 N Clark St
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550 W Harrison St, Unit 153
550 W Harrison St
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1560 N Sandburg Ter, Unit James House 1560 N Sandburg Terrace #803
1560 N Sandburg Ter
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1422 S Halsted St, Unit 3A
1422 S Halsted St
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12552 S Yale Ave
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500 N Damen Ave, Unit Loft property
500 N Damen Ave
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2416 W Foster Ave, Unit 1N
2416 W Foster Ave
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310 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1108
310 S Michigan Ave
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3804 S Indiana Ave
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345 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1901
345 N La Salle Dr
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849 W Lakeside Plz, Unit 1E
849 W Lakeside Plz
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6211 S Woodlawn Ave
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4842 N Melvina Ave, Unit Room 1
4842 N Melvina Ave
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7337 S South Shore Dr, Unit 1421
7337 S South Shore Dr
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7445 N Greenview Ave
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8024 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2 West
8024 S Michigan Ave
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1400 E 55th Plz, Unit 1004S
1400 E 55th Plz
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1251 W 110th Pl
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1655 W Jonquil Ter
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1522 W Sherwin Ave
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5717 N Winthrop Ave
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7600 N Sheridan Rd
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6022 N Winthrop Ave
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4919 N Lester Ave, Unit APT 202
4919 N Lester Ave
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6704 W 64th Pl, Unit 1 west
6704 W 64th Pl
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4939 S Dorchester Ave, Unit 5C
4939 S Dorchester Ave
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1539 W Howard St
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4922 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 2W
4922 N Kedzie Ave
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5850 N Sheridan Rd
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2505 W Howard St
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6230 S Newland Ave, Unit 1S
6230 S Newland Ave
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6561 W Addison St, Unit 2 bedroom apartment for r
6561 W Addison St
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7606 N Eastlake Ter, Unit 2b
7606 N Eastlake Ter
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1450 E 55th Pl, Unit 525s
1450 E 55th Pl
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630 W Roscoe St
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6030 N Sheridan Rd, Unit #1310
6030 N Sheridan Rd
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850 W Cornelia Ave
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7730 N Ashland Ave
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70 Huron W St, Unit 1101
70 Huron W St
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Explore the Windy City (But Watch for Falling Ice) - An Insider's Guide to Renting in Chicago
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7011 S East End Ave, Unit A
7011 S East End Ave
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7243 S Aberdeen St
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7742 N Ashland Ave
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1058 W Glenlake Ave
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7528 N Seeley Ave
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520 W Surf St
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456 W Barry Ave
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6118 N Winthrop Ave
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1244 N Dearborn St, Unit 3R
1244 N Dearborn St
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2336 N Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305
2336 N Commonwealth 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 | $2,913 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,481 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,526 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,840 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,431 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,600 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?
There are currently 24214 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $48,409. There are also 5394 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago ranging from $600 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 $600 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,919.
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 $1,080 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $924.
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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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