
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (137 Rentals)


NEMA Chicago

Marquee at Block 37

Arrive South Loop

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AMLI Lofts

Astoria Tower

626 on The Park

Arrive Michigan Avenue

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1001 South State

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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

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30 East Roosevelt

820 Michigan by 3L Living

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Coeval

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Neveseno

Eleven40

The Cooper

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1000 South Clark

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777 South State

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1401 S. State

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The Regal Apartments

The Alfred

1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

215 West Apartments

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Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

The Reed

The Grand Central

330 S. Wells St

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Pittsfield Apartments

1619 S Michigan Ave

680 S Federal St, Unit Apt 808

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1150 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1

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1100 S Michigan Ave
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1234 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2512

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1150 S Michigan Ave

330 S Wells St, Unit FL13-ID200

1000 S Michigan Ave

30 E Roosevelt Rd

201 N Garland Ct

201 N Garland Ct

1130 S Michigan Ave

1212 S Michigan Ave

720 S Wells St
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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 | $2,352 | $1,650 | $5,147 |
Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,320 | $6,609 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,740 | $1,359 | $9,461 |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,032 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,904 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 137 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 Burnham Pointe and is listed at 963 square feet priced from $3,020. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Pointe | Residence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA) | 963 Sq Ft | $3,020 |
| 1001 South State | One Bedroom 01 | 912 Sq Ft | $3,001 |
| Wells Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A4 | 908 Sq Ft | $2,612 |
| Marquee at Block 37 | 1 Bedroom x 23 | 906 Sq Ft | $2,846 |
| Coeval | A9.L | 898 Sq Ft | $3,755 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | J | 893 Sq Ft | $3,060 |
| The Elle Apartments | 879 | 879 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| 215 West Apartments | 1 + den / 1 bath penthouse (PH5) | 856 Sq Ft | $2,929 |
| The Cooper | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-2A-2 | 850 Sq Ft | $2,856 |
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 $2,880. 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 East | $1,959 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 1bd 1ba 12 | $2,092 |
| The Alfred | C6 | $2,275 |
| Fisher Building Apartments | A7 | $2,340 |
| Neveseno | O3 | $2,415 |
| 1407 on Michigan | A5 | $2,469 |
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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 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 $2,880.
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 $3,020 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 727 sq ft.
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