1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (116 Rentals)

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property at 1000 S Clark St

1000 S Clark St

ChicagoIL60605
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5 N Wabash Ave

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Central Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at SKY55 and is listed at 1,053 square feet priced from $2,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SKY551M w/ Balcony1,053 Sq Ft$2,900
1000M1I996 Sq Ft$3,805
Marquee at Block 371 Bedroom x 03985 Sq Ft$2,988
215 West Apartments1 + den / 1 bath933 Sq Ft$2,790
AMLI 900Chic900 Sq Ft$2,785
The Elle Apartments879879 Sq Ft$2,860
The Cooper1 Bed/1 Bath Den-2A-2850 Sq Ft$3,193

Cheapest Available Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Chicago of Chicago, IL is the ER_1x1 Model starting from $1,850 at 30 East Roosevelt. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Chicago is currently $3,039. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
30 East RooseveltER_1x1$1,850
777 South StateOne Bedroom$1,920
Fisher Building ApartmentsA4$1,960
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave1bd 1ba 12$2,043
Eleven40J2$2,217
ELEVEN THIRTYTier 9/15 (1BR/1BA)$2,278
1401 S. StateA12-R$2,298

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Central Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Chicago with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Chicago is at 30 East Roosevelt listed at $1,850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Chicago is $3,039.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Chicago is a 1,053 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at SKY55.

What is the average size for Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Chicago is currently 849 sq ft.

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