
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $1,500 (87 Rentals)


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Eden Commons

Elm 551 at Parkside

1523 W 18th St

1100 North Lasalle

1036 N. Dearborn

25 E. Delaware

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 406

1016 W Cullerton St, Unit 2R

2821 S Emerald Ave, Unit 1F

1154 N Dearborn St, Unit M07B

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit S07C

1322 W 18th Pl, Unit 2R

1838 S May St, Unit Apt 2F

1150 N Dearborn St, Unit M01B

1019 N Paulina St

1816 S Bishop St

13 S Laflin St

1812 S Throop St

2010 S Loomis St

1001 N Damen Ave

1052 N Milwaukee Ave

1214 N Damen Ave

1458 W Cortez St

1639 W Superior St

2906 S Wells St

950 N Wolcott Ave

1928 S Young Park Way

1119 S Loomis St

1945 W Cermak Rd
Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,594 | $968 | $8,000 |
Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,784 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,985 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,122 | $775 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Chicago?
There are currently 382 Studio Apartments in Downtown Chicago with rent ranges from $968 to $8,000 with an average price of $2,594.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Chicago ranges from $1,025 to $15,472 with an average monthly rent of $3,259.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Chicago range from $1,250 to $20,580. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,784.
How expensive are Downtown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 509 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $675 to $38,481 - averaging $6,985 for the location.
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