
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Chicago, IL (370 Rentals)


1218 W Columbia Ave, Unit 1224C 2nd

549 W Dickens Ave, Unit #1

3036 N Drake Ave, Unit 3036-1R

1927 S Racine Ave, Unit 1

6910 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 304

7527 N Seeley Ave, Unit Unit2

1228 W Columbia Ave, Unit 1224C GF

7222 S Ridgeway Ave, Unit Apt 2

3914 W Flournoy St, Unit 2
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3037 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 3

868 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 2F

5841 W Higgins Ave, Unit 1

5742 N Artesian Ave, Unit 1

1627 N Winchester Ave, Unit 1r

410 W Grand Ave, Unit 2

4722 N Drake Ave, Unit 1

2175 N Maplewood Ave, Unit 2175 N Maplewood Ave - #1

4531 S Spaulding Ave, Unit 2R

4130 W Cullerton St, Unit Apartment #2

4118 W Van Buren St, Unit 2

6024 S Calumet Ave, Unit Garden

4114 W Melrose St, Unit 2

525 N Ada St, Unit APT 40

2554 W Winnemac Ave, Unit 1

5075 W Jackson Blvd

8918 S Hermitage Ave, Unit 1

3015 N Clifton Ave, Unit 1f

2525 W Ardmore Ave, Unit 2E

3805 N Drake Ave, Unit 2

2826 W Lyndale St, Unit 2

628 W Cornelia Ave, Unit A00C

7450 S Bennett Ave, Unit Garden Unit

6331 W Devon Ave, Unit 2R

857 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 3

4930 W Hutchinson St, Unit 2

3109 W Augusta Blvd, Unit 2

5356 W Belmont Ave, Unit 5356 W Belmont

1622 W Beach Ave, Unit 1f

2521 N Halsted St, Unit 401

2321 W Belmont Ave, Unit 3F

3553 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 1

4940 N Hamilton Ave, Unit 3
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago Studio Apartments for Rent by Owner | $2,141 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent by Owner | $2,676 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent by Owner | $3,394 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent by Owner | $3,980 | $1,049 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments for Rent by Owner | $3,188 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $1,500 | $6,200 |
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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 For rent By Owner Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Chicago is at 3541 W Walnut St, Unit Garden listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Chicago is $2,295.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 4,000 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at 7837 S Peoria St, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Chicago For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Chicago is currently at 1,155 sq ft.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.