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

The Alfred

330 S. Wells St

Millennium Park Plaza

320 N. Michigan

188 N Wells St

Shoreham and Tides
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343 S Dearborn St

North Harbor Tower

Millie on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

215 West Apartments

172 W Randolph St

210 N Wells St, Unit FL19-ID272

5 N Wabash Ave

210 N Wells St
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The Loop, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Loop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Loop Studio Apartments | $2,654 | $1,495 | $7,230 |
The Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,406 | $1,715 | $8,611 |
The Loop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,633 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
The Loop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,195 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
The Loop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,925 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MDA Apartments | S8N - Modern | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
330 S. Wells St | 04 Tier Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,760 |
Marina City | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Lake and Wells | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,805 |
Millennium Park Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
The Alfred | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
320 N. Michigan | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Columbus Plaza | Convertible | 1BR,1BA | $1,916 |
Century Tower | Studio 04 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fisher Building Apartments | B3PH | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
208 W Washington St, Unit 1911 | 208 W Washington St | 3BR,3BA | $3.00 |
Linea Apartments | 3BT | 3BR,2BA | $3.50 |
2141 W Superior St, Unit G06C | 2141 W Superior St | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Marina City | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.67 |
149 W Kinzie St, Unit 1911 | 149 W Kinzie St | 2BR,2BA | $3.37 |
17 E Adams St, Unit 2 | 17 E Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
73 East Lake | 10a | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
Marquee at Block 37 | Studio x 05 | Studio ,1BA | $3.65 |
Columbus Plaza | Convertible | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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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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