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


The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

The Edison

Lawrence Lofts

The Erikson

The Eagle Building - 3833 N Broadway

Eight Eleven Uptown

The Montrose

Grace Street Towers

The Carmen
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The Onyx on Sheridan

Wyndham Apartments

927 W. Irving Park

5139 N Broadway St

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments

4521 N. Malden St.

Solverre

The Wilmore
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The Winnie

850 Argyle Place

3912-28 N. Pine Grove

Renaissance - 901 W Argyle St

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Covington - 4600 N Clarendon Ave

Uptown Regency - 5050 N Sheridan Rd

The Draper

The Lawrence House
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Ashland Manor

Green Manor

Berteau Manor

Park Shores

The June

5326 N Winthrop Ave

930 W. Winona

Sheridan Shores

Clarendon Shores

Grace Shores
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Reside on Clarendon

Buena Shores

Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+

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3810 N Fremont St, Unit J05P, Unit J05P

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4232 N Paulina St, Unit J06W, Unit J06W

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932 W Grace St

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3842 N Greenview Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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3815 N Fremont St, Unit J07P, Unit J07P
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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 | $1,569 | $595 | $2,600 |
Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $640 | $5,129 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $762 | $4,995 |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,192 | $2,270 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,840 | $3,500 | $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 Reside at 849 and is listed at 1,008 square feet priced from $2,243. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reside at 849 | A7 | 1,008 Sq Ft | $2,243 |
| Solverre | A14 | 936 Sq Ft | $3,293 |
| The Eagle Building - 3833 N Broadway | 1BR/1.0BA | 909 Sq Ft | $2,570 |
| The Draper | C20 | 863 Sq Ft | $2,615 |
| The Montrose | 1 BEDROOM | 840 Sq Ft | $2,481 |
| 4180 Marine Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| Upshore Residences | A7 | 774 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Eight Eleven Uptown | A8 | 765 Sq Ft | $2,645 |
| The Onyx on Sheridan | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 750 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd | One Bedroom | 682 Sq Ft | $1,920 |
Cheapest Available Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Uptown of Chicago, IL is the 1 BR (60% AMI) Model starting from $1,315 at Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Uptown is currently $2,208. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+ | 1 BR (60% AMI) | $1,315 |
| Lawrence Lofts | 1 Bedroom ARO - Income Restrictions - Students ... | $1,350 |
| Wyndham Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | $1,361 |
| Kenmore | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,575 |
| 850 Argyle Place | 7 | $1,600 |
| 1338 W Argyle | BRONCO BILLY | $1,636 |
| Sheridan-Gunnison Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,650 |
| The Onyx on Sheridan | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | $1,650 |
| 4180 Marine Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,725 |
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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 Stephen's Commons- Senior Living-Age 62+ listed at $1,315.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Uptown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Uptown is $2,208.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Uptown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Uptown is a 1,008 square feet unit starting from $2,243 at Reside at 849.
What is the average size for Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Uptown is currently 688 sq ft.
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