Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $588(1,290 Rentals)
Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership)
7801-13 S Essex
5743 S Kenneth Ave, Unit 2
2732 S Bonfield St
833 E 90th St, Unit 6
1931 E 71st St
1720 W 76th St, Unit 203
Park Douglas
1860 S Komensky Ave
8408 S Kingston Ave
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Chatham Apartments
7915 S Dobson Ave, Unit 2E
849 W 83rd St, Unit 1
2879 E 77th St
1133 E 82nd St
7147 S Constance Ave, Unit 3WEST
1916 S Fairfield Ave
4248 W 14th St
Rosenwald Courts
802 W 31st St
1156 S Mason Ave
Sheridan Apartments
5801 S Sacramento Ave
5829-5837 W 63rd St
Chatham Grove
7443 S Paxton Ave
6412 S Loomis Blvd, Unit B
South Shore Beach Apartments
South Shore Manor
Lake Grove Village
The Victorian Apartments
4901 S Drexel Blvd
8201 S Michigan Avenue
Oglesby Towers Apartments
6867 S Crandon Ave
7103 S Ridgeland Ave
506 W 46th St, Unit Canaryville
Luella Court
5117 W Gunnison St, Unit Garden
1904 E 79th St
12316 S Normal Ave
2909 W 56th St
The Versailles Apartments
Keystone Place Apartments
2716 E 76th Pl
2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2
Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,055 | $530 | $8,978 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $588 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,314 | $710 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,144 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $960 | $7,500 |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chicago is at 7801-13 S Essex listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Apartment is $750 at 7801-13 S Essex.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is starting from $750 at 7801-13 S Essex.
What is the most affordable Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7801-13 S Essex and starts from $750.
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