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5717 N Kimball Ave

11807 S Peoria St

7028 S Rhodes Ave

1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122

1043 W Madison St, Unit 27R

152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

1244 N Dearborn St, Unit 3R

630 S Clark St, Unit 3711

3018 N Karlov Ave, Unit 2
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3401 W Armitage Ave, Unit 2

1946 N Kimball Ave, Unit # 02

4800 S Chicago Beach Dr, Unit FURNISHED--On the Lake

4716 N Bernard St, Unit 3W

5457 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1E

777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 1706

1946 N Kimball Ave, Unit 2

211 E Ohio St

3346 N Neva Ave

941 W Belmont Ave, Unit STUDIO -501
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130 N Garland Ct

8708 W Berwyn Ave, Unit 3N

2453 S Archer Ave, Unit 4F

3018 N Karlov Ave, Unit 2

941 W Belmont Ave, Unit 501

10749 S State St

941 W Belmont Ave, Unit 105

1309 W Huron St, Unit 3R

1101 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1

2734 W Haddon Ave, Unit 2
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138 W 70th St, Unit Apt 1

5625 S Princeton Ave, Unit Apt 2

7712 S Carpenter St, Unit 1

5333 S Calumet Ave, Unit 1

4924 W School St, Unit 2

2345 W 21st St, Unit 1

6045 S Keating Ave

1829 S Carpenter St

2213 W Washington Blvd

5027 W Sunnyside Ave
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3443 W Flournoy St, Unit SI ID1546180P

11955 S State St

9611 S Ave L

4800 S Chicago Beach Dr

4845 N Kostner Ave

2556 S Albany Ave

2348 W Addison St

7411 N Claremont Ave

5100 N Marine Dr

1239 W Greenleaf 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 | $2,677 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,295 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,973 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,873 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,512 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,900 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?
There are currently 23812 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $43,181. There are also 5244 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago ranging from $400 to $40,000.
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 $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,728.
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 $695 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,080.
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