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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 | $2,336 | $1,595 | $6,715 |
Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,750 | $7,172 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,567 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $879 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Chicago is under $2,067.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Central Chicago is 30 East Roosevelt which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Central Chicago costs $4,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Central Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Central Chicago have an average cost of $879 which is $3,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Chicago.
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