1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (214 Rentals)

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1001 South State
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$2,675 - $6,168
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$2,351 - $9,513

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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AMLI Lofts
$2,740 - $5,785
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$2,276 - $5,907

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$2,276 - $5,907
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AMLI Lofts

850 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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1400 Wabash
$2,450 - $2,610
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$2,195 - $7,568

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1400 Wabash

1400 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60605
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Imprint
$2,446 - $2,692
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$1,973 - $9,456

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Imprint

717 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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Coeval
$2,129 - $3,618
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$2,054 - $5,635

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Coeval

51 E 14th StChicago, IL 60605
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Neveseno
$2,284 - $3,384
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$2,284 - $8,740

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Neveseno

1717 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616
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The Cooper
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$2,506 - $2,801
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$2,133 - $9,170

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The Cooper

720 S Wells StChicago, IL 60607
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1401 S. State
$2,261 - $9,238
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$2,267 - $15,206

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1401 S. State

1401 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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The Reed
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$2,721 - $3,266
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$2,809 - $11,278

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 13

The Reed

234 W Polk StChicago, IL 60607
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property at 1307 S Wabash Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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1307 S Wabash Ave, Unit 305

1307 S Wabash Ave
ChicagoIL60605

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property at 701 S Wells St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

701 S Wells St, Unit 803

701 S Wells St
ChicagoIL60607
property at 20 N State St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

20 N State St, Unit 1139

20 N State St
ChicagoIL60602
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

22 N State St
ChicagoIL60602
property at 235 W Van Buren St

$2,200 - $2,300

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$2,200 - $3,100

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$2,200 - $3,100

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235 W Van Buren St

ChicagoIL60607
property at 1717 S Prairie Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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1717 S Prairie Ave, 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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$2,395 - $2,995

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1305 S Michigan Ave

ChicagoIL60605
property at 1111 S Wabash Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 23D

1111 S Wabash Ave
ChicagoIL60605
property at 1111 S Wabash Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1605

1111 S Wabash Ave
ChicagoIL60605

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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 $2,865. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SKY551Q1,114 Sq Ft$2,865
Burnham PointeResidence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA)963 Sq Ft$3,125
Roosevelt Collection LoftsM956 Sq Ft$3,205
Wells Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A4908 Sq Ft$2,862
Carriage House Lofts1 BED 1 BATH907 Sq Ft$2,245
1000M Apartments1H1904 Sq Ft$4,026
AMLI 900Chic900 Sq Ft$3,171
The Elle Apartments879879 Sq Ft$2,875
AMLI LoftsB300858 Sq Ft$3,289
Astoria TowerOne Bedroom with Den 07A840 Sq Ft$2,279

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 $2,948. 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 North$2,079
777 South StateOne Bedroom$2,110
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave1bd 1ba 10$2,220
Carriage House Lofts1 BED 1 BATH$2,245
Astoria TowerOne Bedroom with Den 07A$2,279
River City Apartments1 BR Junior$2,300
The Elle Apartments691$2,350

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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 $2,948.

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 $2,865 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 771 sq ft.

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