
Gated Apartments for Rent with Specials in Chicago, IL (143 Rentals)
Apartments in Chicago with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


The Residences at NewCity

One Chicago

NEMA Chicago

Spoke

The Apartments at Lincoln Common

Century Tower

The Belden Stratford

West77 Apartments

North Water Apartments
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Arrive South Loop

SoNo East

Chestnut Tower Apartments

The Chicagoan

Upshore Chapter

MDA Apartments

The Seneca Apartments

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Coppia

868 N. Wells
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Arrive LEX

The Alfred

500 Lake Shore Drive

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

State and Grand

871 N Franklin

The Elizabeth Chicago

Platform 4611 Uptown Chicago

1000M

The Jax
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Aberdeen East

The Duncan

The Bush Temple

Chateau on Wells

1000 South Clark

Ravenswood Terrace

The Deco North Lake Shore

1133 North Dearborn

100 West Chestnut Apartments

1100 N Dearborn
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Gateway West Loop

Webster House

Sedgwick Apartments

The Edison

1752 W 18th Pl

Union West

Wave Lakeview

1338 W Cullerton St

468 West Melrose

Solverre
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 | $2,037 | $532 | $9,059 |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,804 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $900 | $6,995 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,885 | $1,600 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Chicago is at Canvas at Leland Plaza listed at $532.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Chicago is $2,597.
What is the largest Gated Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at 1431 N Fairfield Ave, Unit 2.
What is the average size for Chicago Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Chicago is currently at 789 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.

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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