
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,200 (642 Rentals)


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Woodlawn House Apartments

Oglesby Towers Apartments

The Townhouse Apartments

Lake Grove Village
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South Shore Beach Apartments

6930-6942 S Crandon Ave

8201 S Michigan Avenue

5801 S Sacramento Ave

5326 N Winthrop Ave

Peterson Plaza

11111 S Vernon
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6901 S Merrill

Rosenwald Courts

Keystone Place Apartments

6751 S Jeffery Blvd

Southland Village

Highlands Tudor Manor - 55+ Community

4813 W Armitage Ave, Unit 1

6401 S Talman Ave, Unit Apt 2

3544 N Meade Ave, Unit 1st floor

7955 S La Salle St, Unit 2

7405 S Princeton Ave, Unit Basement

1647 W Fletcher St, Unit GARDEN UNIT

13825 S Illinois St, Unit 1

618 S Racine Ave, Unit 104

2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2

1726 E 70th St

7934 S Rhodes Ave

9453 S Loomis St

7920 S Rhodes Ave

6909 S Crandon Ave

7608 S Saginaw Ave

7041 S Constance Ave

9314 S Forest Ave

5218 W Crystal St

7054 S Western Ave

8056 S Hermitage Ave

6250 S Western Ave

7122 S Wentworth Ave
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 | $2,067 | $532 | $9,196 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $685 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,270 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,052 | $950 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,466 | $2,008 | $6,595 |
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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 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chicago with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chicago is at 1155 W 83rd St listed at $750.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chicago is $2,604.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,550 square feet unit starting from $2,748 at The Lofts & Residences.
What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 667 sq ft.
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