Apartments Under $1,000 in Chicago, IL

This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago stands at $1,900, with the majority falling between $1,140 and $3,220. Out of the 25,444 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Chicago, 1,443 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 6% of the total available one-bedroom units in Chicago.

In the bustling city of Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas, prospective renters seeking budget-friendly apartments under $1,000 will find a range of options. As of May 2026, the Rentable database reveals a varied selection of available apartments at this price point. In Chicago itself, 354 apartments are currently up for grabs, offering individuals and families the chance to find the perfect home without breaking the bank. Additionally, those looking beyond the city limits will discover an abundance of affordable housing options in nearby cities such as Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Bellwood, Glendale Heights, Glenview, Glenwood, Schaumburg, Bensenville, Schiller Park, Berkeley, East Hazel Crest, Niles, Berwyn, Justice, Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Bloomingdale, North Riverside, Northbrook, Vernon Hills, Blue Island, Prospect Heights, Elk Grove Village, Northlake, Matteson, Kildeer, Oak Brook, Oak Forest, Bolingbrook, Villa Park, Oak Lawn, Maywood, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Elmhurst, Skokie, Elmwood Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, Addison, Melrose Park, Hanover Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Warrenville, Brookfield, Evanston, Evergreen Park, River Forest, Harvey, Riverside, Harwood Heights, Riverwoods, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Lemont, West Chicago, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Westchester, Highland Park, Stickney, Rolling Meadows, Burr Ridge, Romeoville, Palos Heights, Westmont, Flossmoor, Hillside, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Darien, Hinsdale, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Wheaton, Forest Park, Wheeling, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Streamwood, Lisle, Morton Grove, Park Forest, Homer Glen, Park Ridge, Homewood, Deerfield, Lockport, Mount Prospect, Willowbrook, Wilmette, Lombard, Des Plaines, Long Grove, Winfield, Winnetka, Carol Stream, Dolton, Bartlett, Naperville, Woodridge, Downers Grove, Worth, Tinley Park, Itasca, Hammond, Whiting, Dyer, East Chicago, Munster, Schererville, Griffith, Hazel Crest, Hodgkins, Highland, Alsip, Midlothian, Calumet City, Englewood, Rosemont, Sauk Village, Summit, Indianapolis, Burbank, Riverdale, Cicero, Lansing, Highwood, and Calumet Park. Whether you prefer the vibrant urban atmosphere of downtown Chicago or the more relaxed ambiance of the surrounding neighborhoods, Rentable can help you locate the best apartment for your budget.

City	Apartments Under $1,000 in May	M/M % Change
Chicago, IL	264	+1.01%
East Chicago, IN	8	+1.09%
Hammond, IN	8	+1.0%
Oak Park, IL	6	+0.94%
Naperville, IL	4	+1.0%
Arlington Heights, IL	3	+1.0%
Calumet City, IL	3	+1.0%
Chicago Heights, IL	3	+1.11%
Hanover Park, IL	3	+0.86%
Calumet Park, IL	3	+1.0%

Available apartments under $1,000	11,107
Top amenities	On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Hardwood Floors, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals	32
Pet friendly	431
Utilities included	203
Furnished	26
Studio	309
1 Bedroom	173
2 Bedroom	157