8900 S Dauphin Ave
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3100 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 706
3100 N Lake Shore Dr
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2000 N Lincoln Park W, Unit 1504
2000 N Lincoln Park W
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300 N State St, Unit 4009
300 N State St
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2909 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 609
2909 N Sheridan Rd
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104 W Oak St, Unit 4E
104 W Oak St
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1901 S Louie Pkwy
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1816 S Indiana Ave
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2815 W 25th Pl, Unit R1A.
2815 W 25th Pl
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7337 S South Shore Dr, Unit 1421
7337 S South Shore Dr
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4021 S Ellis Ave, Unit Room 1N-C
4021 S Ellis Ave
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7445 N Greenview Ave
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3711 N Pine Grove Ave
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1367 E 53rd St, Unit 3
1367 E 53rd St
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515 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5L
515 W Belmont Ave
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1655 W Jonquil Ter
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5510 N Sheridan Rd
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5717 N Winthrop Ave
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1145 W Morse Ave, Unit 102
1145 W Morse Ave
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632 W Wrightwood Ave
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6022 N Winthrop Ave
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1160 N Dearborn St, Unit #313
1160 N Dearborn St
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1522 W Sherwin Ave
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5020 N Sheridan Rd
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705 W Brompton Ave
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1503 W 19th St, Unit 3R
1503 W 19th St
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6002 N Kenmore Ave
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3710 N Pine Grove Ave
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611 W Patterson Ave, Unit #506
611 W Patterson Ave
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3620 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 2B
3620 N Marshfield Ave
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5953 N Kenmore Ave
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734 W Waveland Ave, Unit #15
734 W Waveland Ave
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805 W Cornelia Ave
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2400 N Kedzie Blvd
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1360 W Touhy Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM
1360 W Touhy Ave
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630 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 109
630 W Wrightwood Ave
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1539 W Howard St
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4244 N Ashland Ave, Unit #3E
4244 N Ashland Ave
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630 W Sheridan Rd
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1325 N Dearborn St
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1366 N Dearborn St, Unit #604
1366 N Dearborn St
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5850 N Sheridan Rd
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2842 N Orchard St
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630 W Roscoe St
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4640 N Paulina St, Unit 102
4640 N Paulina St
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818 W Diversey Pkwy, Unit Q
818 W Diversey Pkwy
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2851 N Orchard St, Unit #44
2851 N Orchard St
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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 | $2,882 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,564 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,157 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,694 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,846 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,450 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?
There are currently 24253 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $595 to $43,181. There are also 5218 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 $2,793.
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 $950 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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