
Gated Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (53 Rentals)


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AMLI Lofts

Astoria Tower

Fisher Building Apartments

820 Michigan by 3L Living

Straits Row

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark
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Roosevelt Collection Lofts

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1401 S. State

The Alfred

1407 on Michigan

1000M

Student | The Flats East West

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

The Grand Central

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Pittsfield Apartments

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1150 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1
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1100 S Michigan Ave

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1150 S Michigan Ave

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1 E 8th St, Unit 505

1345 S Wabash

1620 S Michigan Ave

Transportation Building

The Terraces at Dearborn Park

Printer's Square

The Columbian

The Grant
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1819 S Michigan Ave

1021-1029 S State St

Film Exchange Lofts

Bicycle Station Lofts

Marquee Tower

Patten Building

1525 S Michigan Ave

40 E 9th St

1020 S Wabash Ave

Dearborn Park High Rise 1
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888 S Michigan Ave

Prairie Pointe

Polk Street Station

Printers Corner

2001 S Calumet Ave

18th Street Lofts

1736 S Michigan Ave

1502 S Prairie Ave

Trevi Square

1828 S Wentworth Ave
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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 | $2,338 | $1,625 | $5,097 |
| Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,320 | $6,609 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,878 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,073 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #26
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Central Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Central Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Central Chicago is at Student | The Flats East West listed at $999.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Central Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Central Chicago is $3,998.
What is the largest Gated Central Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Central Chicago is a 3,046 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at 1000M.
What is the average size for Central Chicago Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Central Chicago is currently at 561 sq ft.
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