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 17

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$2,838

1 bed1 bathCondo

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

$1,800

1 bed1 bathCondo

426 East 81st St Unit 4D, New York, NY, 10028

$1,800

1 bed1 bathCondo

426 East 81st St Unit 4D, New York, NY, 10028

$1,450

1 bed1 bath1,716 sqftCondo

215 Jacoby St, Maplewood, NJ, 07040

$1,450

1 bed1 bath1,716 sqftCondo

215 Jacoby St, Maplewood, NJ, 07040

$1,550

1 bed1 bathCondo

201 Madison Street Unit 3N (4), Hoboken, NJ, 07030

$1,550

1 bed1 bathCondo

201 Madison Street Unit 3N (4), Hoboken, NJ, 07030

$1,595

1 bed1 bath650 sqftCondo

6515 Blvd E Unit 10H, West New York, NJ, 07093

$1,595

1 bed1 bath650 sqftCondo

6515 Blvd E Unit 10H, West New York, NJ, 07093

$1,714

1 bed1 bath614 sqftCondo

250 Ave East Unit 301, Bayonne, NJ, 07002

$1,714

1 bed1 bath614 sqftCondo

250 Ave East Unit 301, Bayonne, NJ, 07002

$2,588

1 bed1 bathCondo

2-14 50th Ave Unit 202E, Queens, NY, 11101

$2,588

1 bed1 bathCondo

2-14 50th Ave Unit 202E, Queens, NY, 11101

$2,850

1 bed1 bath671 sqftCondo

900 Ave At Port Imperial Blvd, WEEHAWKEN, NJ, 07086

$2,850

1 bed1 bath671 sqftCondo

900 Ave At Port Imperial Blvd, WEEHAWKEN, NJ, 07086

$700

1 bed1 bath837 sqftCondo

117 -12 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, QUEENS, NY, 11411

$700

1 bed1 bath837 sqftCondo

117 -12 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, QUEENS, NY, 11411

$700

1 bed1 bath837 sqftCondo

117 -12 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, QUEENS, NY, 11411

$700

1 bed1 bath837 sqftCondo

117 -12 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD, QUEENS, NY, 11411

$2,698

1 bed1 bath700 sqftCondo

24th St, Queens, NY, 11106

$2,698

1 bed1 bath700 sqftCondo

24th St, Queens, NY, 11106

$2,698

1 bed1 bath700 sqftCondo

24th St, Queens, NY, 11106

$2,150

1 bed1 bath600 sqftCondo

211 West 56th Street Unit 17C, Manhattan, NY, 10019

$2,150

1 bed1 bath600 sqftCondo

211 West 56th Street Unit 17C, Manhattan, NY, 10019

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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.