
Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (331 Rentals)


330 N Pine

418 S Laramie

500 S Laramie

5957 W Madison

3957 W Irving Park Rd

Washington Plaza

4114 W Washington

The Boulevard at OC Living

Issel Building
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1528 W Pratt Blvd

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5559 W Altgeld St, Unit 2S, Unit 2S

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4055 W Melrose St, Unit #2S, Unit #2S

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1442 W Howard St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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2740 W Augusta Blvd, Unit 1st floor unit, Unit 1st floor unit

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4865 W Concord Pl

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3726 W Polk St
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4037 W Melrose St, Unit 2

1440 W Howard St, Unit Apt. 17

5653 N Christiana Ave, Unit 3

3825 W 14th St, Unit 3825 West 14th Street

12 N Long Ave, Unit 1A

1440 W Howard St, Unit Apt. 8

552 N Lawler Ave, Unit 1st Floor

610 N Mayfield Ave

1537 W Fargo Ave

6930 N Greenview Ave
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22-26 N Pulaski Rd

5559 W Altgeld St

5310 N Chester Ave

1742 W Estes Ave

3150 N Laramie Ave

1423 S Drake Ave

7109 N Clark St

1555-1557 W Diversey Pky

7225-7229 W Higgins Ave

3700 W. Cornelia
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2701 N. Troy/3120 W. Schubert

1436-40 W. Thorndale

832 N. Rockwell Ave.

3643-3645 N Greenview Ave

1735 W Pratt Blvd

4840 N Rockwell St

1461-65 W. Byron St.

2128 N. Whipple St.

Homan Square Apartments Phase I

4441-4455 N Damen Ave
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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 | $1,604 | $800 | $3,049 |
| Northwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $650 | $5,500 |
| Northwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,109 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,699 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,264 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,452 | $10,000 | $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 Northwest Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Northwest Chicago?
There are currently 3,126 Studio Apartments in Northwest Chicago with rent ranges from $800 to $3,049 with an average price of $1,604.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Northwest Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Chicago ranges from $650 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,044.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Northwest Chicago range from $1,109 to $11,011. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,720.
How expensive are Northwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,004 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Northwest Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,450 to $17,037 - averaging $3,412 for the location.
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