Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $685 (63 Rentals)

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25 W Hubbard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25 W Hubbard St

25 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Eastgate Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Village

300 E 26th StChicago, IL 60616
Senior Living
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1810 S Throop St
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1810 S Throop St

1810 S Throop StChicago, IL 60608
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Maple
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple

150 W Maple StChicago, IL 60610
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Bridgeport
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Bridgeport

2800 S Union AveChicago, IL 60616
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211 E. Ohio St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

211 E. Ohio St.

205-215 E Ohio StChicago, IL 60611
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1337 W Huron
1 Bedroom Apartments

1337 W Huron

1337 W HuronChicago, IL 60642
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525 S. Dearborn St.
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525 S. Dearborn St.

525-537 S Dearborn StChicago, IL 60605
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1363 W. Walton
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1363 W. Walton

1363 W Walton StChicago, IL 60642
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Chicago is at Maple listed at $1,230.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartment is $1,230 at Maple.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chicago is starting from $1,230 at Maple.

What is the most affordable Downtown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple and starts from $1,230.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.