1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (209 Rentals)

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1001 South State
$2,756 - $3,180
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$2,396 - $7,616
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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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1400 Wabash
$2,045 - $2,509
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$2,058 - $7,568
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1400 Wabash

1400 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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Coeval
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$2,136 - $3,810
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$1,955 - $4,568
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Coeval

51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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Neveseno
$2,157 - $3,257
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$2,157 - $8,740
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Neveseno

1717 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616
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1401 S. State
$2,312 - $6,688
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$2,158 - $11,660
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1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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property at 235 W Van Buren St

$2,150 - $2,200

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$2,150 - $2,800
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$2,150 - $2,800

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235 W Van Buren St

ChicagoIL60607
property at 161 W Harrison St

$2,300

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$2,300
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161 W Harrison St, Unit 504, Unit 504

161 W Harrison St
ChicagoIL60605
property at 22 N State St

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

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22 N State St, Unit 43c, Unit 43c

22 N State St
ChicagoIL60602
property at 1717 S Prairie Ave

$2,350

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$2,350
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1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307, Unit 1307

1717 S Prairie Ave
ChicagoIL60616
property at 1305 S Michigan Ave

$2,395

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$2,395 - $2,995
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1305 S Michigan Ave

ChicagoIL60605

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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 Burnham Pointe and is listed at 963 square feet priced from $2,869. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Burnham PointeResidence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA)963 Sq Ft$2,869
Astoria TowerOne Bedroom with Den 09A951 Sq Ft$2,429
Arrive South LoopMaxwell925 Sq Ft$2,699
1001 South StateOne Bedroom 01912 Sq Ft$3,228
Carriage House Lofts1 BED 1 BATH907 Sq Ft$2,172
CoevalA9.L898 Sq Ft$3,755
Roosevelt Collection LoftsJ893 Sq Ft$2,948
The Elle Apartments879879 Sq Ft$2,912
AMLI LoftsB300858 Sq Ft$3,338
215 West Apartments1 + den / 1 bath penthouse (PH5)856 Sq Ft$2,929

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 $2,812. 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
820 Michigan by 3L Living1 Bedroom East$1,959
777 South StateOne Bedroom$2,030
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave1bd 1ba 11$2,086
1400 WabashO5$2,175
Carriage House Lofts1 BED 1 BATH$2,181
330 S. Wells St11 Tier Junior One Bedroom$2,195
Astoria TowerOne Bedroom 11A$2,299
Arrive South LoopAshland$2,399

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Central Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,812.

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 963 square feet unit starting from $2,869 at Burnham Pointe.

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 794 sq ft.

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