1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $900(228 Rentals)

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7520 S. Coles Avenue
from $5501 Bedroom Apartments

7520 S. Coles Avenue

7516-7524 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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Belle Plaine Apartments
from $5541 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Plaine Apartments

820 W Belle Plaine AveChicago, IL 60613
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11000 S Michigan Ave
from $6001 Bedroom Apartments

11000 S Michigan Ave

11000 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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7451 S Vernon Ave
from $6501 Bedroom Apartments

7451 S Vernon Ave

7451 S Vernon AveChicago, IL 60619
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South Beach Apartments
from $6501 Bedroom Apartments

South Beach Apartments

7825-27 South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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Oglesby Arms
from $6601 Bedroom Apartments

Oglesby Arms

6826 S Oglesby AveChicago, IL 60649
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7600-14 S South Shore Dr
from $6751 Bedroom Apartments

7600-14 S South Shore Dr

7600-14 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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The Doral
from $6751 Bedroom Apartments

The Doral

7616 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60649
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8232 S Drexel Ave
from $6751 Bedroom Apartments

8232 S Drexel Ave

8232 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60619
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7115-25 S East End Ave
from $6851 Bedroom Apartments

7115-25 S East End Ave

7115-25 S East End AveChicago, IL 60649
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319 E 79th
from $7001 Bedroom Apartments

319 E 79th

319-325 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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8100 S Justine St
from $7001 Bedroom Apartments

8100 S Justine St

8100 S Justine StChicago, IL 60620
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7517 S. Coles
from $7001 Bedroom Apartments

7517 S. Coles

7515-7525 S Coles AveChicago, IL 60649
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7927 S Ellis Ave
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from $7151 Bedroom Apartments

7927 S Ellis Ave

7927 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60619
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6838 S Jeffery Blvd
from $6501 Bedroom Apartments

6838 S Jeffery Blvd

6838 S Jeffery BlvdChicago, IL 60649
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7903 S Eberhart
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

7903 S Eberhart

7903 S Eberhart AveChicago, IL 60619
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7900 S Essex
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

7900 S Essex

7900-7910 S Essex AveChicago, IL 60617
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8000 S Marshfield Ave
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

8000 S Marshfield Ave

8000 S Marshfield AveChicago, IL 60620
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6700 S Merrill Ave
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

6700 S Merrill Ave

6700 S Merrill AveChicago, IL 60649
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7701 S Cottage Grove
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

7701 S Cottage Grove

7701 S Cottage Grove AveChicago, IL 60619
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7908 S Prairie
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

7908 S Prairie

7908 S Prairie AveChicago, IL 60619
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7845 S Colfax
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

7845 S Colfax

7845 S Colfax AveChicago, IL 60649
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741-53 E 79th St
from $7251 Bedroom Apartments

741-53 E 79th St

741-753 E 79th StChicago, IL 60619
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6957 S Michigan Ave
from $7501 Bedroom Apartments

6957 S Michigan Ave

6957 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60637
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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

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 7801-13 S Essex 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 $2,599.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 1,370 square feet unit starting from $2,025 at Elmhurst Place Apartments.

What is the average size for Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chicago is currently 798 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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