Are 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago pet-friendly?

Pet policies on 1-bedroom apartments vary by landlord and building — there's no blanket rule. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow your search, then confirm breed, weight, and deposit requirements directly with the landlord before applying.

Can I find furnished 1-bedrooms in Chicago, NY?

Furnished 1-bedrooms are available in Chicago but represent a smaller share of total inventory compared to unfurnished units. Use Rentler's furnished filter to surface move-in-ready options. Furnished units are most common in newer construction buildings and in complexes that cater to corporate or short-term renters.

How much should I earn to rent a 1-bedroom in Chicago?

Most landlords in Chicago require gross monthly income of 2.5–3x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at Chicago's current average of $2,465/mo, that means demonstrating roughly 2.5–3x that amount in gross income. If you're below that threshold, a co-signer, larger security deposit, or prepaid rent may be accepted by some landlords — always worth asking.

1-Bedroom Rentals in Chicago, NY – Page 16

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1 bed1 bathCondo

4530 Broadway, Unit 3G, Manhattan, NY, 10040

$2,500

1 bed1 bath850 sqftCondo

6600 Blvd E Unit 23C, West New York, NJ, 7093

$2,300

1 bed1 bath504 sqftCondo

38 West Hamilton Pl Unit 4L, Jersey City, NJ, 7302

$2,222

1 bed1 bath678 sqftCondo

401 East 34th St Unit N14P, Manhattan, NY, 10016

$2,222

1 bed1 bath678 sqftCondo

401 East 34th St Unit N14P, Manhattan, NY, 10016

$1,950

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21 John St, New York, NY, 10038

$1,950

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21 John St, New York, NY, 10038

$2,450

1 bed1 bath780 sqftCondo

1 Bay Club Dr Unit 21L, Queens, NY, 11360

$2,450

1 bed1 bath780 sqftCondo

1 Bay Club Dr Unit 21L, Queens, NY, 11360

$2,000

1 bed1 bath880 sqftCondo

187 Menahan St Unit 2L, Brooklyn, NY, 11237

$2,000

1 bed1 bath880 sqftCondo

187 Menahan St Unit 2L, Brooklyn, NY, 11237

$2,100

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2269 1st Ave Unit 7H, New York, NY, 10035

$2,100

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2269 1st Ave Unit 7H, New York, NY, 10035

$1,600

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180 Cedar Paterson Nj, Paterson, NJ, 07501

$1,600

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180 Cedar Paterson Nj, Paterson, NJ, 07501

$1,600

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238 South St Unit 2, Jersey City, NJ, 07307

$1,600

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238 South St Unit 2, Jersey City, NJ, 07307

$1,900

1 bed1 bath650 sqftCondo

300 Halladay St Unit 1, Jersey City, NJ, 07304

$1,900

1 bed1 bath650 sqftCondo

300 Halladay St Unit 1, Jersey City, NJ, 07304

$2,509

1 bed1 bathCondo

65 Washington St Unit 8A, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

$2,509

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65 Washington St Unit 8A, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

$2,395

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226 East 25th St Unit 3A, Manhattan, NY, 10010

$2,395

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226 East 25th St Unit 3A, Manhattan, NY, 10010

$2,838

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339 Bedford Ave Unit 12A, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

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What to Know Before Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Chicago, NY

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago hits the sweet spot for most solo renters and couples — enough space to have a real living room and a separated sleep area, without the cost of a 2-bedroom you don't fully use. For remote workers, a 1-bedroom is often the minimum viable setup: you can close a door between your workspace and your living space, which matters more than most people expect before they try working from a studio. When evaluating 1-bedrooms in Chicago, pay attention to bedroom size (some 1-bedrooms are technically 1-bedrooms with a bedroom that fits a queen bed and nothing else), closet space, and whether the kitchen opens to the living room or is walled off. In-unit laundry, a parking spot, and a dedicated storage unit are the three amenities most renters wish they'd prioritized when they didn't have them. 1-bedrooms in Chicago also tend to have the most competitive rental market of any unit type — more supply than studios, but more demand than 2-bedrooms, which means good 1-bedrooms in desirable Chicago neighborhoods at fair prices move quickly.