Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (32 Rentals)

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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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2001 S State St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2001 S State St

2001 S State StChicago, IL 60616
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900 S Clark St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

900 S Clark St

900 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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South Loop, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Loop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Loop area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at McCormick priced from $1,108. 2101 Michigan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,634. Here are the most affordable South Loop apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCormickPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath (D)4BR,3BA$1,108
2101 MichiganStudioStudio,1BA$1,634
820 Michigan by 3L LivingStudio EastStudio,1BA$1,709
The Elle Apartments466Studio,1BA$1,735
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan AveStudio 1ba 03Studio,1BA$1,762
30 East RooseveltER_1x11BR,1BA$1,850
777 South StateOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,920
Aspire ResidencesAsp_1b_031BR,1BA$1,930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Loop, IL

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Loop area is the $2.89 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 $3,585. The second greatest value South Loop apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH LOFT STYLE Model at Carriage House Lofts starting at $2,737 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Near South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Loop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
800 S Clark St, Unit 2800 S Clark St2BR,2BA$2.89
Carriage House Lofts2 BED 2 BATH LOFT STYLE2BR,2BA$2.34
Astoria TowerTwo Bedroom 01D2BR,2BA$2.90
1150 S Michigan Ave, Unit 21150 S Michigan Ave2BR,2BA$3.13
1419 S Wabash Ave, Unit 21419 S Wabash Ave2BR,2BA$3.00
2310 S Canal St, Unit 2032310 S Canal St2BR,1BA$2.15
680 S Federal St, Unit Apt 808680 S Federal St1BR,1BA$2.25
The ShelbyA21BR,1BA$2.86
1720 S Clinton St, Unit Coach House1720 S Clinton St1BR,1BA$2.00
777 South StateOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including South Loop, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. 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, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South Loop Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 South Loop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Loop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Loop is under $1,930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Loop?

The cheapest apartment in South Loop is 30 East Roosevelt which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in South Loop costs $6,814.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Loop?

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 81 regular apartments in South Loop 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 South Loop?

Cheap apartments in South Loop have an average cost of $402 which is $6,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Loop.

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