
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Magnificent Mile Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (88 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Magnificent Mile area of Chicago.


Gramercy Row Apartments

1036 N. Dearborn

14 West Elm Apartments

25 E. Delaware

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit S07C

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 209

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 406
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1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

1154 N Dearborn St, Unit M07B

1100 North Lasalle

1150 N Dearborn St, Unit M01B

Dearborn North

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 514

1164 N Dearborn St

Sedgwick Apartments

244 E. Pearson
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1330 N Dearborn

1140 N La Salle Dr

1140 N La Salle Dr

200 E Chestnut St

Pittsfield Apartments

1447 N Dearborn St, Unit M03B

1350 N Dearborn St, Unit 408

20 E Scott St
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MDA Apartments

1347 N Dearborn St

The Deco North Lake Shore

1347 N Dearborn St

1100 N Dearborn

1220 N La Salle Dr, Unit M02B

The Seneca Apartments

The Clark

1120 N. LaSalle

1000 N. LaSalle

Axis Apartments and Lofts

188 N Wells St

1435 N Dearborn St, Unit b4

1447 N Dearborn St, Unit B4
Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Magnificent Mile?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Magnificent Mile Studio Apartments | $2,663 | $1,105 | $8,000 |
Magnificent Mile 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
Magnificent Mile 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,169 | $1,407 | $10,000+ |
Magnificent Mile 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,609 | $1,626 | $10,000+ |
Magnificent Mile 4 Bedroom Apartments | $21,999 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Magnificent Mile Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Magnificent Mile area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Atrium at Old Town Park priced from $1,141. 11 W. Division has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Magnificent Mile apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Atrium at Old Town Park | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,141 |
11 W. Division | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Maple | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
1036 N. Dearborn | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
25 E. Delaware | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
211 E. Delaware | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
18 E. Elm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
Gramercy Row Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S8 | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magnificent Mile, IL
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Magnificent Mile area is the $2.57 price per square foot 1005 N La Salle Dr Model at 1005 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Magnificent Mile apartment is the 1x1 Model at 1221 N. LaSalle Lofts starting at $2,445 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Magnificent Mile apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1005 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1 | 1005 N La Salle Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
1221 N. LaSalle Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
10 E. Ontario St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
1435 N Dearborn St, Unit A2 | 1435 N Dearborn St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
440 N. Wabash Ave. | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
1435 N Dearborn St, Unit b4 | 1435 N Dearborn St | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
1435 N Dearborn St, Unit B2 | 1435 N Dearborn St | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Atrium at Old Town Park | Convertible 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Maple | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMagnificent Mile, Chicago, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Magnificent Mile Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
98 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Magnificent Mile Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Magnificent Mile?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Magnificent Mile is under $1,373.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Magnificent Mile?
The cheapest apartment in Magnificent Mile is Maple which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Magnificent Mile costs $13,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Magnificent Mile?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Magnificent Mile that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Magnificent Mile?
Cheap apartments in Magnificent Mile have an average cost of $205 which is $13,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Magnificent Mile.
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