
Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (417 Rentals)


Sentral Michigan Avenue

Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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1001 South State

Marquee at Block 37

Arrive South Loop

AMLI Lofts

Astoria Tower

Fisher Building Apartments
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Dwight Lofts

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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

820 Michigan by 3L Living

30 East Roosevelt

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Coeval

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

Straits Row

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Neveseno

Eleven40
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1000 South Clark

777 South State

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1401 S. State

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1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

The Buckingham
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215 West Apartments

The Reed

Roosevelt Collection Lofts

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1000M

The Alfred

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30 East

Student | The Flats East West

The Grand Central

330 S. Wells St
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Pittsfield Apartments

1619 S Michigan Ave

680 S Federal St, Unit Apt 808, Unit Apt 808

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1150 S Michigan Ave

1900 S Clark St, Unit 305, Unit 305

1211 S Prairie Ave

1211 S Prairie Ave, Unit 4805, Unit 4805

233 E 13th St, Unit 2501, Unit 2501

1322 S Prairie Ave, Unit 609, Unit 609

910 S Michigan Ave, Unit # 0618, Unit # 0618
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Central Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,329 | $1,595 | $6,511 |
| Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,750 | $9,725 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,658 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,881 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $879 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 417 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #27
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Central Chicago?
There are currently 88 Studio Apartments in Central Chicago with rent ranges from $1,595 to $6,511 with an average price of $2,329.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Chicago ranges from $1,750 to $9,725 with an average monthly rent of $2,812.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Chicago range from $849 to $14,389. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,658.
How expensive are Central Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 61 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $999 to $34,856 - averaging $4,881 for the location.
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