
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (524 Rentals)


The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

The Edison

Lawrence Lofts

4241 Kenmore Apartments

The Carmen

The Teller House

The Erikson

The Onyx on Sheridan

The Montrose
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Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments

Grace Street Towers

Tidemark

The Sally

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

The Eagle Building - 3833 N Broadway

5139 N Broadway St

817 W Lakeside Place

Eight Eleven Uptown

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The Wilmore

The Winnie

850 Argyle Place

Renaissance - 901 W Argyle St

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

The Lawrence House

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Uptown Regency - 5050 N Sheridan Rd

Covington - 4600 N Clarendon Ave

The Draper
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Green Manor

Berteau Manor

Park Shores

The Wilson Club

The June

5326 N Winthrop Ave

4614 N Paulina

930 W. Winona

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Grace Shores

Clarendon Shores

Sheridan Plaza - 4607 N Sheridan Rd

Buena Shores

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1480 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 3

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1022 W Grace St, Unit J03P

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1434 W Warner Ave, Unit Garden

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4549 N Malden St
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Uptown, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $1,614 | $1,095 | $2,510 |
Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $1,313 | $3,785 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $1,995 | $4,995 |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,755 | $2,550 | $5,200 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,673 | $3,795 | $6,500 |
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Largest Available Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Uptown area of Chicago, IL is found at The Draper and is listed at 1,244 square feet priced from $3,550. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Draper | PH12 | 1,244 Sq Ft | $3,550 |
| Solverre | A15 | 935 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| The Eagle Building - 3833 N Broadway | 1BR/1.0BA | 871 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| 901-903 W Sunnyside Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 845 Sq Ft | $1,490 |
| The Montrose | 1 BEDROOM | 840 Sq Ft | $2,507 |
| Eight Eleven Uptown | A9 | 820 Sq Ft | $2,840 |
| Renaissance - 901 W Argyle St | One Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $1,837 |
| 4180 Marine Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,665 |
| Wrigleyville Lofts | Tier 03/08 (1BR+Den/1BA) | 799 Sq Ft | $2,769 |
| Tidemark | 1 bd / 1 ba | 570 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Cheapest Available Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Uptown of Chicago, IL is the C9 - 60% AMI ARO Model starting from $1,313 at The Draper. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Uptown is currently $2,228. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Draper | C9 - 60% AMI ARO | $1,313 |
| Lawrence Lofts | 1 Bedroom ARO - LOW Income Restrictions - Stude... | $1,350 |
| 1338 W Argyle | GLORIA SWANSON | $1,447 |
| Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St | Jr. One Bedroom | $1,485 |
| 901-903 W Sunnyside Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,490 |
| 930 W. Winona | 1 bedroom | $1,535 |
| 850 Argyle Place | 7 | $1,600 |
| 817 W Lakeside Place | 1 BED | $1,650 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Uptown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Uptown with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Uptown is at The Draper listed at $1,313.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Uptown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Uptown is $2,228.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Uptown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Uptown is a 1,244 square feet unit starting from $3,550 at The Draper.
What is the average size for Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Uptown is currently 670 sq ft.
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