
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Village Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,030 (50 Rentals)


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1417 W 19th St, Unit 3R

1407 S Halsted St

1917 S May St

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1824 S Canalport Ave, Unit 1

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1918 S Shelby Ct, Unit 2R

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1001 W 16th St, Unit 1R

1001 W 16th St, Unit 1R

130 S Canal St

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901 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1385
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1138 W Van Buren St

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL9-ID1341

500 S Clinton St, Unit 745

1822 S Bishop St, Unit 309

1822 S Bishop St, Unit 309

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1820 S Bishop St, Unit 2

1134 W Van Buren St

1143 W Van Buren St
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1137 W Van Buren St

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165 N Desplaines St, Unit SI FL5-ID1180

Scio at the Medical District

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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL5-ID1254

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901 S Ashland Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID1337

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1810 S Throop St

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University Village, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village Studio Apartments | $2,336 | $1,656 | $5,374 |
University Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,030 | $6,093 |
| University Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,744 | $1,570 | $6,805 |
| University Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,971 | $1,109 | $8,284 |
| University Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Village is under $1,655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Village?
The cheapest apartment in University Village is Addams 2.0 which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in University Village costs $2,589.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Village?
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 78 regular apartments in University Village 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 University Village?
Cheap apartments in University Village have an average cost of $834 which is $1,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Village.
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