
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $640 (60 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


Kenmore

940 Winona

1226-1234 W Winona Ave

5300 N Sheridan Rd
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The Ivy

4415 N Hazel St

817 W Lakeside Place

1403-05 W. Belle Plaine Ave.

4950 N Marine Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,582 | $595 | $2,600 |
Uptown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $640 | $4,892 |
| Uptown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $762 | $4,250 |
| Uptown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $2,350 | $6,432 |
| Uptown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,450 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Chicago is under $1,304.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Chicago is Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+ which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in Uptown Chicago costs $4,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 9 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Uptown Chicago have an average cost of $276 which is $4,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Chicago.
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