Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $600 (1,286 Rentals)
Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership)
2313 S Albany Ave, Unit 1R
1916 S Fairfield Ave
Park Douglas
7147 S Constance Ave, Unit 2EAST
10853 S Vernon Ave
1133 E 82nd St
7915 S Dobson Ave, Unit 2E
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Rosenwald Courts
4220 W Armitage Ave
5829-5837 W 63rd St
5347 W George St
Southland Village
7447 S South Shore Dr
Jeffery Parkway Apartments
6412 S Loomis Blvd, Unit B
Lake Grove Village
2542 N Newcastle Ave
7103 S Ridgeland Ave
The Victorian Apartments
5117 W Gunnison St, Unit Garden
6401 S Talman Ave, Unit Apt 2
1728 E 70th St
Keystone Place Apartments
Oglesby Towers Apartments
5054 N Kenmore Ave
2716 E 76th Pl
Woodlawn House Apartments
9314 S Forest Ave
The Townhouse Apartments
2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2
8333 S Ingleside Ave
6930-6942 S Crandon Ave
3412 W Foster Ave, Unit 2A
3938 S Talman Ave, Unit 1
Sheffield of Lincoln Park
1405 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 2RE
1405 W Jarvis Ave, Unit 2RE
6942 S Crandon Ave
Scholars Corner Apartments
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 | $2,077 | $530 | $8,999 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $600 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $890 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,266 | $980 | $5,395 |
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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
Many nearby public transportation options
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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 Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership) 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 Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership).
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 Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership).
What is the most affordable Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chatham Park Village-Cooperative (Membership) and starts from $750.
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