Chicago Apartment Rentals

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

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 Chicago 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 apartment rentals please contact us today.

What our tenants are saying about our apartment rentals

Please let me add how much I have enjoyed my time here. It is by FAR the best rental place I have lived in [in] Chicago for the past 20 years. People are wonderful, the building is well-maintained, service is prompt and courteous and janitorial duties are consistent and high quality. Many friends visiting have remarked on how beautiful the landscaping is during the spring and summer. And it is! It has been a pleasure.
Richard G.

As (2) year tenants in the building, I would like to thank everyone ... and, of course, the janitor, for all the up keeping, cleanliness and well kept maintenance of the building. Of all the apartments I've seen or rented, yours was the most prompt service and well maintained building. Thank you so much for everything!
Merry Jean S.

I would like to take the time to thank you for the wonderful year I spent while a resident at your building ... I would like to assure you that if I ever return to the city, you will be the first family of property management which I will consider ... as far as I am concerned, [your business] operates and maintains some of the finest rental properties in the city, and, for that, you deserve a compliment ... Once again, thank you for a truly wonderful year.
Stephen V.

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)