1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (121 Rentals)

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Central Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at SKY55 and is listed at 1,114 square feet priced from $2,776. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SKY551Q1,114 Sq Ft$2,776
Burnham PointeResidence 5 & 8 (1BR/1.5BA)908 Sq Ft$3,074
Carriage House Lofts1 BED 1 BATH907 Sq Ft$2,094
The Elle Apartments879879 Sq Ft$3,000
Sentral Michigan AvenueA4855 Sq Ft$3,547
The Cooper1 Bed/1 Bath Den-2A-2850 Sq Ft$2,829
Arrive Michigan Avenue1B-9840 Sq Ft$3,070
ELEVEN THIRTYTier 01 (1BR/1BA)831 Sq Ft$2,652
Marquee at Block 371 Bedroom x 09812 Sq Ft$2,961

Cheapest Available Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Chicago of Chicago, IL is the ER_1x1 Model starting from $1,750 at 30 East Roosevelt. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Chicago is currently $3,060. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
30 East RooseveltER_1x1$1,750
731 Plymouth by 3L Living1 Bedroom West$1,926
777 South StateOne Bedroom$1,980
820 Michigan by 3L Living1 Bedroom North$2,089
Carriage House Lofts1 BED 1 BATH$2,094
SKY551A$2,261
1401 S. StateA12-R$2,299

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #24

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Chicago with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Chicago is at 30 East Roosevelt listed at $1,750.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Chicago is $3,060.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Chicago is a 1,114 square feet unit starting from $2,776 at SKY55.

What is the average size for Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Chicago is currently 802 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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