
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $650 (520 Rentals) Page 2 of 11


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4409 N Kenneth Ave, Unit 1A

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4425 N Kenton Ave, Unit Kenton Basement

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834 N Massasoit Ave, Unit 1

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6637 N Newgard Ave

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3812 N Ashland Ave, Unit 1Main

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735 N Christiana Ave, Unit 2R

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731 N Christiana Ave, Unit 1F

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4535 N Beacon St, Unit #3D

3418 W McLean Ave, Unit Top

1942 N Whipple St, Unit 2R

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5608 N Marmora Ave, Unit 1

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4747 N Damen Ave
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4521 N Milwaukee Ave

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1523 W Morse Ave, Unit 1

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1102 N Central Ave, Unit 2

4350 N Cicero Ave

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1913 W Foster Ave

7021 N Glenwood Ave

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2352 N St Louis Ave

2312 N Drake Ave

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4756 N. Maplewood Ave.

6651 N Newgard Ave

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1525 W Morse Ave, Unit 214

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4259 W Addison St, Unit ONE BEDROOM
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1321 W Estes Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM

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1609 W Sherwin Ave

2451 W Gunnison St, Unit 3

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1637 W Estes Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM - 1A

4745 N Damen Ave

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5234 N Rockwell St, Unit 2

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2606 W Gunnison St

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1806 W Farwell Ave, Unit 3

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4875 N Paulina St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $800 | $3,019 |
Northwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $650 | $5,500 |
| Northwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,109 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,342 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,032 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,907 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Chicago is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Chicago is West Haven Park II - B which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Northwest Chicago costs $10,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Northwest Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Chicago have an average cost of $138 which is $10,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Chicago.
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