
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (197 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

Arrive South Loop

Astoria Tower

626 on the Park
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Fisher Building Apartments

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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

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Coeval

30 East Roosevelt

Straits Row

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

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Neveseno

The Grand Central

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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

1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

The Buckingham Student Living

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777 South State

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The Reed

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Roosevelt Collection Lofts

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1000M Apartments

Pittsfield Apartments

120 S State St, Unit 309

1900 S Clark St, Unit 305

1845 S Michigan Ave, Unit 01204

801 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 319
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1918 S Michigan Ave, Unit 202

235 W Van Buren St, Unit 1320

680 S Federal St, Unit 301

701 S Wells St, Unit 1405

1305 S Michigan Ave

1250 S Michigan Ave, Unit 02208

1160 S Michigan Ave

235 W Van Buren St, Unit 3902

235 W Van Buren St

161 W Harrison St, Unit 503
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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 | $2,560 | $1,700 | $6,537 |
| Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $1,750 | $8,993 |
Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,009 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,993 | $1,024 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at Roosevelt Collection Lofts and is listed at 1,550 square feet priced from $3,948. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | X | 1,550 Sq Ft | $3,948 |
| 1000M Apartments | 2G | 1,465 Sq Ft | $6,822 |
| SKY55 | 2K Den w/ Balcony | 1,460 Sq Ft | $4,735 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bed/2 Bath-2A-10 | 1,421 Sq Ft | $5,254 |
| Fisher Building Apartments | C5PH | 1,325 Sq Ft | $3,635 |
| Burnham Pointe | Residence 4 (2BR/2BA) | 1,319 Sq Ft | $4,249 |
| The Elle Apartments | 1305 | 1,305 Sq Ft | $3,950 |
| NEMA Chicago | 2-F | 1,269 Sq Ft | $5,378 |
| AMLI Lofts | C610 | 1,241 Sq Ft | $3,966 |
| Astoria Tower | Two Bedroom 06A | 1,202 Sq Ft | $3,469 |
Cheapest Available Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Central Chicago of Chicago, IL is the ER_2x1 Model starting from $2,100 at 30 East Roosevelt. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Central Chicago is currently $4,009. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_2x1 | $2,100 |
| 731 Plymouth by 3L Living | 2 Bedroom East | $2,599 |
| The Regal Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 | $2,700 |
| Carriage House Lofts | 2 BED 2 BATH LOFT STYLE | $2,700 |
| Astoria Tower | Two Bedroom 03C | $2,999 |
| Arrive South Loop | Brighton Loft | $3,019 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 2bd 2ba 01 | $3,084 |
| Coeval | C4.L | $3,267 |
| Imprint | Two Bedroom B | $3,349 |
| ONE333 | Two Bedroom b6 | $3,398 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Chicago with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Central Chicago is at 30 East Roosevelt listed at $2,100.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Central Chicago is $4,009.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Central Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Chicago is a 1,550 square feet unit starting from $3,948 at Roosevelt Collection Lofts.
What is the average size for Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Central Chicago is currently 1,222 sq ft.
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