One-Bedroom Apartments for $1,700 or Less in Chicago

by Caroline Hetzel

So you want an awesome Chicago apartment for $1,700 per month or less? Hit pause and check out these one-bed wonders and terrific two-bedrooms for rent in Logan Square, Lakeview, Hyde Park, Ravenswood, and more.

Just like one-hit wonders, these Chicago apartments for rent are chart-toppers. Now to create the perfect playlist for your move...

Exciting New Loft in Uptown

Loft for rent in Uptown Chicago

1139 W Lawrence Ave | 1 bed/1 bath for $1,645/mo

Live in one of Chicago's newest loft buildings at Broadway and Lawrence, just steps from the Riviera and the Aragon. The apartment in the heart of Uptown features custom cabinetry, skyline views, in-unit laundry, glass-enclosed rain shower, and many more modern design details. Plus, the building includes high-end amenities like an outdoor rooftop lounge, fitness center, and building concierge. 

Charming Apartment Near Lake Michigan in Lakeview

Apartment for rent in Lakeview Chicago

536 W Addison St | 1 bed/1 bath for $1,629 to $1,699/mo

Want to live close to Lake Michigan? Find an apartment for rent at 536 W Addison Street, just steps from the waterfront. The vibrant and inviting property is centrally located near the best restaurants, bars, and cafes Lakeview has to offer, including Wake N Bakery, ROCKS, and Ann Sather. 

Vintage Apartments for Rent in Lakeview

Apartment for rent in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood

1049 W Oakdale Ave | 1 bed/1 bath for $1,679/mo

This vintage apartment for rent in Lakeview is calling your name. The lovely apartment for rent is tucked away in a quiet residential area of the popular neighborhood and is just one mile from Lake Michigan and the Lakefront Trail.

Newly Updated Apartments in Hyde Park

White exterior of low-rise apartment building in Hyde Park, Chicago on tree-lined street

5401 S Cornell Ave | 1 bed/1 bath from $1,199/mo to $1,499/mo

Head to 5401 S Cornell apartments in Hyde Park, Chicago, to live in one of the most historic neighborhoods in the city. The apartments for rent near Lake Michigan offer modern plank flooring, sweeping Hyde Park views, and endless entertainment and dining options along the 53rd Street business district. 

Del Prado Apartments in Hyde Park

Hyde Park apartment living room with dining area

5307 S Hyde Park Blvd | 1 bed/1 bath from $1,525 to $1,700/mo+

Close to the University of Chicago, Del Prado Apartments has been meticulously restored since its life as a hotel in the early 1900s. The beautiful lobby of the Hyde Park building has been updated while honoring the original design. Residents enjoy the apartment's proximity to Lake Michigan, Promontory Point, Harold Washington Park, Sip and Savor on 53rd, The Falcon Inn, and more. 


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