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


Sentral Michigan Avenue

Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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1001 South State

Marquee at Block 37

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AMLI Lofts

Fisher Building Apartments

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1400 Wabash

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

30 East Roosevelt

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Neveseno

The Grand Central

Eleven40

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The Cooper

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark
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1401 S. State

The Regal Apartments

Arc at Old Colony

1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

The Buckingham Student Living

215 West Apartments

777 South State

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The Reed

The Alfred
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Roosevelt Collection Lofts

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1000M Apartments

330 S. Wells St

Pittsfield Apartments

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1002 S Michigan Ave, Unit 5001-A

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1442 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1440-213

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1234 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2512

208 W Washington St, Unit 1503

1307 S Wabash Ave, Unit 305
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701 S Wells St, Unit 803

20 N State St, Unit 1139

1464 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1008

1322 S Wabash Ave

22 N State St, Unit 43c

235 W Van Buren St

1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307

1305 S Michigan Ave

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 23D

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 | $2,563 | $1,700 | $6,532 |
Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,750 | $9,075 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $1,411 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKY55 | 1Q | 1,114 Sq Ft | $2,865 |
| Burnham Pointe | Residence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA) | 963 Sq Ft | $3,125 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | M | 956 Sq Ft | $3,205 |
| Wells Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A4 | 908 Sq Ft | $2,862 |
| Carriage House Lofts | 1 BED 1 BATH | 907 Sq Ft | $2,245 |
| 1000M Apartments | 1H1 | 904 Sq Ft | $4,026 |
| AMLI 900 | Chic | 900 Sq Ft | $3,171 |
| The Elle Apartments | 879 | 879 Sq Ft | $2,875 |
| AMLI Lofts | B300 | 858 Sq Ft | $3,289 |
| Astoria Tower | One Bedroom with Den 07A | 840 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | $1,750 |
| 820 Michigan by 3L Living | 1 Bedroom North | $2,079 |
| 777 South State | One Bedroom | $2,110 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 1bd 1ba 10 | $2,220 |
| Carriage House Lofts | 1 BED 1 BATH | $2,245 |
| Astoria Tower | One Bedroom with Den 07A | $2,279 |
| River City Apartments | 1 BR Junior | $2,300 |
| The Elle Apartments | 691 | $2,350 |
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 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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