
Homes for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (791 Rentals)


925 W Carmen Ave, Unit 5E

646 N Long Ave

432 W Belmont Ave, Unit 306

4939 S Dorchester Ave, Unit 3F

432 W Belmont Ave, Unit 306

2230 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1R

655 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit 505

3808 N Sheffield Ave, Unit 3810-3w

631 W Roscoe St, Unit H3
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631 W Roscoe St, Unit h3

818 W Diversey Pky, Unit O

2737 N Spaulding Ave, Unit 201

818 W Diversey Pky, Unit 0

631 W Roscoe St, Unit h3

5137 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 1

631 W Roscoe St, Unit h3

2834 W Palmer St, Unit gdn4

4611 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 305

2834 W Palmer St, Unit 205
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516 W Melrose St, Unit #309

4250 N Marine Dr, Unit 1325

635 W Barry Ave, Unit 107

5445 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2605

722 W Diversey Pky, Unit 501

2704 N Sawyer Ave, Unit 212

611 W Patterson Ave, Unit #203

2851 N Orchard St, Unit #1

522 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 206

2842 N Orchard St, Unit 27
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3906 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1

5400 S Harper Ave, Unit 703

5920 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 302

928 W Buena Ave, Unit 3

4918 W 18th St, Unit 1

839 S Carpenter St, Unit 1A

852 N Central Park Ave, Unit G

4215 N Kedvale Ave, Unit 2

3345 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 207

739 W Belmont Ave, Unit 409

2712 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 302

3340 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 207

734 W Waveland Ave, Unit #08

2005 W Race Ave, Unit 1B

2827 N Burling St, Unit 106

4928 N Kedzie Ave, Unit 3W

6022 N Winthrop Ave, Unit 3d

4540 N Dover St, Unit 2c

5701 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 26D

7337 S South Shore Dr, Unit 216
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Chicago 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,723 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,320 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,483 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,888 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,768 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago?
There are currently 24301 Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $532 to $77,776. There are also 5409 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago ranging from $700 to $58,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chicago?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chicago ranges from $700 to $58,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,852.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chicago?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chicago range from $725 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.
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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: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.