
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $775 (83 Rentals)


1016 W Cullerton St, Unit 2R

1816 S Bishop St

1019 N Paulina St

2821 S Emerald Ave, Unit 1F

Eden Commons

1523 W 18th St

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

1540 W Chestnut St, Unit 1R
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1639 W Haddon Ave

14 West Elm Apartments

1000 S Clark St, Unit FL22-ID1222

2023 W Thomas St, Unit J07P

Gramercy Row Apartments

2008 S Loomis St

Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

1248 N Greenview Ave, Unit M00B

532 N Ogden Ave

Elm 551 at Parkside

1100 North Lasalle

1827 S Racine Ave, Unit 2R

1827 S Racine Ave, Unit 2R

1827 S Racine Ave, Unit 2R

1827 S Racine Ave, Unit 2R

The Regal Apartments

1024 N Damen Ave, Unit 5

Fisher Building Apartments

833 W Grand Ave, Unit M09B

22 E Adams St

110 W Chicago Ave

The Bush Temple

730 N Dearborn St

1036 N Honore St, Unit 1F

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,605 | $968 | $8,000 |
Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,784 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,035 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $775 | $10,000+ |
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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 Prairie Shores listed at $1,233.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartment is $1,233 at Prairie Shores.
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 $1,233 at Prairie Shores.
What is the most affordable Downtown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Shores and starts from $1,233.
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