Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Printer's Row Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (53 Rentals)

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188 N Wells St

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215 W Lake St

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525 S. Dearborn St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

525 S. Dearborn St.

525-537 S Dearborn StChicago, IL 60605
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R+D659
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

R+D659

645-659 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60661
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Luxury condo unit

333 N CanalChicago, IL 60606
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111 S Peoria St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 S Peoria St

111 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60607
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Columbus Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Plaza

233 E Wacker DrChicago, IL 60601

Printer's Row, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Printer's Row Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Printer's Row area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 768 W. Jackson priced from $1,295. Presidential Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here are the most affordable Printer's Row apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
768 W. JacksonStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Presidential TowersSTUDIO NINEStudio,1BA$1,560
Columbus PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,676
MDA ApartmentsS8NStudio,1BA$1,685
Fisher Building ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,715
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan AveStudio 1ba 03Studio,1BA$1,762
ImprintLoft Studio EStudio,1BA$1,772
The AlfredA3Studio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Printer's Row, IL

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Printer's Row area is the $2.85 price per square foot 800 S Clark St Model at 800 S Clark St, Unit 2 in the in the South Loop neighborhood starting from $3,533. The second greatest value Printer's Row apartment is the 650 W Wayman St Model at 650 W Wayman St, Unit 106C starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Printer's Row neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Printer's Row apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
800 S Clark St, Unit 2800 S Clark St2BR,2BA$2.85
650 W Wayman St, Unit 106C650 W Wayman St1BR,1BA$2.17
Carriage House Lofts2 BED 2 BATH LOFT STYLE2BR,2BA$2.35
Wells Place Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath B42BR,2BA$2.60
1234 S Michigan Ave, Unit 13101234 S Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$1.85
1135 S Delano Ct E, Unit W7151135 S Delano Ct E2BR,2BA$2.75
1464 S Michigan Ave1464 S Michigan Ave2BR,2BA$2.45
50 W Randolph St, Unit 90550 W Randolph St1BR,1BA$2.62
777 South StateOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
1140 S Wabash Ave, Unit 13111140 S Wabash AveStudio ,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Printer's Row, Chicago, IL

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Printer's Row, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Printer's Row Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Printer's Row Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Printer's Row?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Printer's Row is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Printer's Row?

The cheapest apartment in Printer's Row is Fisher Building Apartments which is listed at $1,715, while the average apartment in Printer's Row costs $6,385.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Printer's Row?

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 54 regular apartments in Printer's Row 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 Printer's Row?

Cheap apartments in Printer's Row have an average cost of $591 which is $5,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Printer's Row.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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