
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $762 (25 Rentals)


4034 N Ashland Ave, Unit 4040 e3

4521 N. Malden St.

927 W Lawrence Ave, Unit LH

Belle Plaine Apartments

4107-4115 N Broadway St
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5200 N Wayne Ave

1002-16 W. Irving Park Rd.

920 W Cullom

906 W Montrose Ave

4835-4837 N Kenmore Ave

808 W Junior Terrace
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1400 W. Warner

Ravenswood Apartments

931 W Leland Ave

731 W Bittersweet Pl

4908 - 4918 N Glenwood

3933 N. Clarendon
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Beacon-Leland Building

4527-4537 Sheridan Rd

1414 W Farragut Apartments

921 W Cullom Ave

901 W Agatite Ave

912-930 W Gordon Ter
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1403-05 W. Belle Plaine Ave.
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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 | $1,622 | $595 | $2,525 |
| Uptown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $640 | $3,785 |
Uptown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $762 | $5,100 |
| Uptown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,905 | $2,550 | $6,275 |
| Uptown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $3,295 | $3,295 |
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Best Local Schools in Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
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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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Chicago is 4501-4515 N Malden St which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Uptown Chicago costs $3,450.
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 4 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 $102 which is $3,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Chicago.
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