Apartments for Rent in Chicago

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Find beautiful and exceptionally well-maintained Chicago apartments for rent by 1st Chicago Apartment Rentals. See a current listing of available apartments. View pictures, floor plans, maps, and an amenity list or use the search tool to find outstanding apartments for rent in Chicago by type, price or neighborhood. Find studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms apartments.

Apartments are available in the North Side Chicago neighborhoods of Wrigleyville, Lakeview, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Bowmanville, Irving Park, Arcadia Terrace and West Ridge. Large rooms, high ceilings, hardwood floors, gorgeous vestibules and stunning architectural detail can all be found in our lovingly-maintained and beautifully landscaped apartments.

About Us

1st Chicago Apartment Rentals is a family business, owning and managing apartment buildings on Chicago's north side since 1940. For over 60 years, three generations of our family have been providing concern-free renting and outstanding tenant-oriented service. Our success is attributed to a "hands on" approach and dedication to customer service.

Our family helps you find the "right" apartment to suit your needs and facilitates all aspects of the application process, from initial introduction to lease signing and move-in details. Tenant satisfaction is our goal! We personally handle all facets of building management with expert knowledge developed from years of daily contact with tenants and tradespeople.

We look forward to working with you and welcoming you into our family as tenants "under the umbrella."

To learn more about our Chicago apartments for rent please contact us today.

What our tenants have to say about our apartments

It has been an interesting experience living in your building! I have always felt safe, the apartment was warm and your family and staff have been wonderful. [The janitor] is an exceptional maintenance man! Thank you for providing a lovely home for me the last two years. It has been my pleasure doing business with you. I have told everyone I know this is the only apartment I have ever lived in where the owner is conscientious and professional. I wish you and your family a peaceful and successful life.
Tori R.

Thank you...for being such wonderful landlords throughout the past years. I have always appreciated the excellent upkeep on the building and your prompt attention to any problems. Friends visiting my apartment would often comment on the neatness and quietness of the building and its pretty landscaping and well-cared for lawn. I hope to find such a nice, quiet and safe apartment in New Mexico. I hope, too, that the owners will be as friendly and professional as all of you are. Thanks.
Karen C.

I just want to thank everybody there for providing the comfortable, clean and reasonably priced accommodations for me...You maintain excellent high standards of maintenance and [the] upkeep of your buildings both within and outside on the grounds as well. I hope you continue to keep such high standards-it is much appreciated! Thank you for two good years! I would not hesitate to call you again!
Katie W.

5 Featured Apartments For Rent

Studio Apartment Ravenswood / Lincoln Square / 60625 $ 875.00 per month. 2261 W. Eastwood -- Large two-and-a-half room Lincoln Square studio with vintage flair near the Old Town School of Folk Music! Remodeled ... more (Jan 2012)

One Bedroom Apartment Ravenswood / Lincoln Square / 60640 $ 950.00 per month. 2102 W. Ainslie (West)-- Beautiful 1 bedroom overlooks flower-filled courtyard. Hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen and bathroom, 3 big closets! Clo ... more (Feb 2012)

One Bedroom Apartment Irving Park / 60618 $ 860.00 per month. 3150 W. Belle Plaine (south) -- Half-Month Free Rent (for brand new tenants who sign a one-year lease)! Large, sunny one bedroom i ... more (Feb 2012)

Studio Apartment Ravenswood / Lincoln Square / 60640 $ 800.00 per month. 1948 W. Winnemac--  Terrific Lincoln Square-Ravenswood studio apartment with hardwood floors, ceiling fans, huge walk-in closet, remodele ... more (Jan 2012)

One Bedroom Apartment Ravenswood / Lincoln Square / Bowmanville / 60625 $ 845.00 per month. 2110 W. Foster (South)-- Large, sunshine-filled one bedroom in hot Lincoln Square-Ravenswood! 3 large closets, remodeled eat-in kitchen with tons o ... more (Jan 2012)