
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $860 (324 Rentals)


The Boulevard at OC Living

2659 N Monitor Ave

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2533 W Cortez St, Unit Dan's Unit

4622 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 2

2049 N Kostner Ave, Unit Apt #3

2225 N Hamlin Ave

644 N Mayfield Ave, Unit 2

2026 N Kedvale Ave, Unit G

2507 N Lotus Ave
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4825 W Bloomingdale Ave

1550 N Parkside Ave, Unit 205

3939 W Iowa St

5350 W Division St, Unit 2R

3043 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2

5350-5352 W Division St, Unit 5350-2R

3156 N Linder Ave

411 N Hamlin Ave

4056 W Crystal St

2724 W Rosemont Ave
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3807 W Thomas St, Unit 1

1107 N Avers Ave, Unit 1

4054 W Dickens Ave

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2252 N Mason Ave, Unit 2252 N Mason

2035 N Kildare Ave, Unit 2035

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619 N Menard Ave, Unit 2

The Onyx on North Shore

207 N Parkside Ave, Unit G

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4318 W Monroe St, Unit 1st floor

5933 Northwest Hwy, Unit 1
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6235 W Wabansia Ave

4231 W Nelson St

1817 N Luna Ave, Unit Garden

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5344 W Eddy St, Unit G

5126 W Cullom Ave

3532 W Van Buren St

McCrory Senior Apartments

7327 N Honore St

4833 W Montana St

4454 W Diversey Ave
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4232 W Nelson St

7613 N Bosworth Ave

4454 W Diversey Ave, Unit 4454 West Diversey Ave

8244 W Forest Preserve Ave

4454 W Diversey Ave, Unit 2E

5025 W Berenice Ave

2242 W Farwell Ave, Unit 3

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5118 W Byron St, Unit Second Floor

5930 N Odell Ave

5005 W Ferdinand St, Unit 5007 w #1
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Northwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,614 | $890 | $3,009 |
| Northwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $700 | $5,500 |
Northwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $860 | $8,000 |
| Northwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,063 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #3
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Reinberg Elementary School
Chicago Academy High School
Northwest Middle School
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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 $1,025.
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 $192, while the average apartment in Northwest Chicago costs $4,000.
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 18 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 $143 which is $3,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Chicago.
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