
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (393 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,709 | $1,100 | $8,217 |
Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,397 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,671 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,052 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 393 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at Imprint and is listed at 1,102 square feet priced from $2,889. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Imprint | S Duplex F | 1,102 Sq Ft | $2,889 |
Lake and Wells | C1 - 1103 & 1105 | 874 Sq Ft | $2,627 |
The Gallery on Wells | Junior One Bedroom (758 sf) | 758 Sq Ft | $3,096 |
Coppia | V6PH-Penthouse | 717 Sq Ft | $2,885 |
Hugo River North | Studio | 713 Sq Ft | $2,105 |
Atwater Apartments | C | 708 Sq Ft | $2,418 |
1000M | D17 | 706 Sq Ft | $2,830 |
73 East Lake | 10a | 692 Sq Ft | $2,797 |
North Water Apartments | CF | 687 Sq Ft | $3,057 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Chicago of Chicago, IL is the Classic Studio Model starting from $1,119 at Prairie Shores. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Chicago is currently $2,709. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Prairie Shores | Classic Studio | $1,119 |
11 W. Division | Studio | $1,225 |
211 E. Delaware | Studio | $1,295 |
25 E. Delaware | Studio | $1,295 |
1036 N. Dearborn | Studio | $1,295 |
Elm 551 at Parkside | Studio | $1,313 |
18 E. Elm | Studio | $1,365 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Chicago with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Chicago is at Prairie Shores listed at $1,119.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Chicago is $2,709.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Chicago is a 1,102 square feet unit starting from $2,889 at Imprint.
What is the average size for Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown Chicago is currently 535 sq ft.
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