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 7

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$900

1 bed1 bathHouse

210 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11203

$1,695

1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment

425 3rd St Apt 4, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206

$1,795

1 bed1 bath500 sqftMultiplex

134 Commercial Ave 4, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650

$1,550

1 bed1 bathApartment

29 Park Avenue 2R, Paterson, NJ, 07501

$1,000

1 bed1 bath160 sqftApartment

524 Timpson Pl #8a studio, Bronx, NY, 10455

$2,000

1 bed1 bathApartment

140 71st St 4, Guttenberg, NJ, 07093

$925

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

1 Vassar Ave, Room 2 Room2, Newark, NJ, 07112

$4,670

1 bed1 bathApartment

49 West 11th Street and 6th Avenue 30, New York, NY, 10011

$4,600

1 bed1 bathApartment

49 West 11th Street and 6th Avenue 1819, New York, NY, 10011

$1,650

1 bed1 bath985 sqftApartment

559 Broadway 18, Newark, NJ, 07104

$1,650

1 bed1 bathApartment

377 Clinton Pl 2, Newark, NJ, 07112

$1,525

1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment

899 S 19th St 3, Newark, NJ, 07108

$1,700

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

363 Park Ave F, Orange, NJ, 07050

$1,400

1 bed1 bathMultiplex

175-22 139th Road 3, jamaica, NY, 11434

$1,600

1 bed1 bathMultiplex

175-22 139th Road 2, jamaica, NY, 11434

$3,850

1 bed1 bath700 sqftMultiplex

1381 Saint Marks Ave 1F, Brooklyn, NY, 11233

$6,700

1 bed1 bathApartment

Fifth Avenue and West 15th Street 09L, New York, NY, 10011

$4,500

1 bed1 bathApartment

Mott Street and Bleecker Street 0 3A, New York, NY, 10012

$2,250

1 bed1 bathApartment

520 CLIFF STREET 223, FAIRVIEW, NY, 07022

$1,800

1 bed1 bath860 sqftOther

220 Straight St 404, Paterson, NJ, 07501

$1,750

1 bed1 bathApartment

35 Kensington Ave C4, Jersey City, NJ, 07304

$1,450

1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment

227 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange, NJ, 07017

$1,800

1 bed1 bath800 sqftMultiplex

395 Berwick Street 3rd Floor, Orange, NJ, 07050

$2,400

1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment

486 Market St, , NJ Unit 103, Newark, NJ, 07105

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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.