
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (216 Rentals)


Arrive South Loop

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AMLI Lofts

Astoria Tower

Sentral Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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1001 South State

Fisher Building Apartments

Arrive Michigan Avenue

ONE333
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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

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Coeval

30 East Roosevelt

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

The Grand Central

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1401 S. State

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Neveseno

Eleven40

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The Cooper
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1000 South Clark

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1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

215 West Apartments

The Buckingham Student Living

777 South State

The Reed
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Roosevelt Collection Lofts

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

330 S. Wells St

Pittsfield Apartments

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1300 S Wabash Ave, Unit 602

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1234 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2512

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1150 S Michigan Ave

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1442 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1440-213
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20 N State St, Unit 1139

1345 S Wabash Ave, Unit 908

20 N State St, Unit 912

235 W Van Buren St

235 W Van Buren St

208 W Washington St, Unit 1404

1322 S Wabash Ave

1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307

1305 S Michigan Ave

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1605
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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 | $2,483 | $1,395 | $6,958 |
Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,850 | $8,924 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,749 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,472 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $924 | $9,157 |
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There are currently 216 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 $3,390. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKY55 | 1N Den | 1,114 Sq Ft | $3,390 |
| Marquee at Block 37 | 1 Bedroom x 03 | 985 Sq Ft | $3,088 |
| Wells Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A4 | 908 Sq Ft | $2,926 |
| 1000M Apartments | 1H | 904 Sq Ft | $3,924 |
| AMLI 900 | Chic | 900 Sq Ft | $3,222 |
| Coeval | A9.L | 898 Sq Ft | $3,055 |
| The Elle Apartments | 879 | 879 Sq Ft | $2,762 |
| AMLI Lofts | B300 | 858 Sq Ft | $3,378 |
| ONE333 | One Bedroom With Den a2 | 850 Sq Ft | $2,613 |
| ELEVEN THIRTY | Tier 10/16 (1BR/1BA) | 843 Sq Ft | $2,659 |
Cheapest Available Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Chicago of Chicago, IL is the 1bd 1ba 11 Model starting from $1,929 at Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Chicago is currently $2,865. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 1bd 1ba 11 | $1,929 |
| 777 South State | One Bedroom | $2,105 |
| River City Apartments | 1 BR Junior | $2,300 |
| ELEVEN THIRTY | Tier 5/11 (1BR/1BA) | $2,383 |
| 1407 on Michigan | A1 | $2,415 |
| The Alfred | C1 | $2,425 |
| Astoria Tower | One Bedroom 02C | $2,429 |
| SKY55 | 1A | $2,430 |
| Fisher Building Apartments | A5 | $2,465 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave listed at $1,929.
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 $2,865.
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 $3,390 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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