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 8

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$1,600

1 bed1 bathHouse

220 Straight St 416, Paterson, NJ, 07500

$1,750

1 bed1 bathApartment

35 Kensington Ave E2, Jersey City, NJ, 07304

$1,850

1 bed1 bathApartment

590 Bergen Ave B, Jersey City, NJ, 07304

$1,600

1 bed1 bathApartment

233 Littleton Ave 11, Newark, NJ, 07103

$1,725

1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment

735 Ave A Unit, Bayonne, NJ, 07002

$2,500

1 bed1 bath850 sqftApartment

303 Washington Street Apt 11C, Newark, NJ, 07102

$1,600

1 bed1 bath200 sqftApartment

3180 Fish Ave Apt#3 Fish ave, Bronx, NY, 10469

$1,750

1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment

110 Washington St, East Orange, NJ, 07017

$1,200

1 bed1 bath350 sqftApartment

18 Summit St, East Orange, NJ, 07017

$1,750

1 bed1 bathApartment

73-81 N 7th St 305 I 107 I 407, Newark, NJ, 07107

$1,595

1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment

162 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

$1,450

1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment

848 S 14th St 3, Newark, NJ, 07108

$2,800

1 bed1 bathCondo

139 beach 122nd Street 4D, Belle Harbor, NY, 11694

$1,499

1 bed1 bathMultiplex

635 South 19 3, Newark, NJ, 07103

$900

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

62 Dehart Pl 5, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202

$1,600

1 bed1 bathHouse

220 Straight St 119, Paterson, NJ, 07501

$1,600

1 bed1 bath710 sqftOther

220 Straight St 308, Paterson, NJ, 07501

$1,300

1 bed1 bath160 sqftHouse

3180 Fish ave, bronx, NY, 10469

$1,000

1 bed1 bathOther

550 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201

$1,749

1 bed1 bathApartment

9 Fabyan PL 3C, Newark, NJ, 07108

$3,875

1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment

47-30 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY, 11101

$1,600

1 bed1 bath710 sqftOther

220 Straight St, Paterson, NJ, 07501

$5,600

1 bed1 bathCondo

166 West 72nd Street 24, New York, NY, 10023

$1,675

1 bed1 bathCondo

300 Main St, West Orange, NJ, 07052

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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.