Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (26 Rentals)

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property at 188 N Wells St

188 N Wells St

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property at 5 N Wabash Ave

5 N Wabash Ave

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property at 210 N Wells St

210 N Wells St

ChicagoIL60606

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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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Columbus Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Plaza

233 E Wacker DrChicago, IL 60601
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180 W. Adams
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 W. Adams

180 W Adams StChicago, IL 60603
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200 N Dearborn St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Dearborn St

200 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60601
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215 W Washington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

215 W Washington

212-220 W Washington StChicago, IL 60606

The Loop, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Loop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Loop area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at MDA Apartments priced from $1,750. 330 S. Wells St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,760. Here are the most affordable The Loop apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MDA ApartmentsS8N - ModernStudio,1BA$1,750
330 S. Wells St04 Tier StudioStudio,1BA$1,760
Marina CityFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Lake and WellsS2Studio,1BA$1,805
Millennium Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
The AlfredA2Studio,1BA$1,895
320 N. MichiganStudio1BR,1BA$1,895
Columbus PlazaConvertible1BR,1BA$1,916
Century TowerStudio 04Studio,1BA$1,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Loop, IL

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Loop area is the $2.45 price per square foot B3PH Model at Fisher Building Apartments in the in the Chicago Loop neighborhood starting from $3,670. The second greatest value The Loop apartment is the 208 W Washington St Model at 208 W Washington St, Unit 1911 starting at $4,500 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Loop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fisher Building ApartmentsB3PH2BR,1.5BA$2.45
208 W Washington St, Unit 1911208 W Washington St3BR,3BA$3.00
Linea Apartments3BT3BR,2BA$3.50
2141 W Superior St, Unit G06C2141 W Superior St3BR,1BA$1.79
Marina CityTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.67
149 W Kinzie St, Unit 1911149 W Kinzie St2BR,2BA$3.37
17 E Adams St, Unit 217 E Adams St1BR,1BA$3.16
73 East Lake10aStudio ,1BA$3.52
Marquee at Block 37Studio x 05Studio ,1BA$3.65
Columbus PlazaConvertible1BR,1BA$3.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Loop, Chicago, IL

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including The 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Loop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Loop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Loop is under $1,935.

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

The cheapest apartment in The Loop is 320 N. Michigan which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in The Loop costs $11,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The 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 26 regular apartments in The 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 The Loop?

Cheap apartments in The Loop have an average cost of $208 which is $11,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Loop.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.