
Gated Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (86 Rentals)


Arrive South Loop

AMLI Lofts

Astoria Tower

Fisher Building Apartments

820 Michigan by 3L Living

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

Straits Row

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark
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Total Monthly Price
1401 S. State

1407 on Michigan

Roosevelt Collection Lofts

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1000M

The Alfred

Student | The Flats East West

The Grand Central

Pittsfield Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1150 S Michigan Ave
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1900 S Clark St, Unit 305, Unit 305

1255 S State St, Unit 15B, Unit 15B

8 W Monroe St, Unit 810, Unit 810

1845 S Michigan Ave, Unit 01204, Unit 01204

130 N Garland Ct

208 W Washington St

733 S Wells St

800 S Clark St

22 N State St, Unit 43c, Unit 43c

1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G, Unit 27G
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1400 S Michigan Ave

705 S Clark St, Unit 44G, Unit 44G

630 S Clark St, Unit 3711, Unit 3711

1808 S Michigan Ave, Unit 17, Unit 17

111 W Polk St

755 S Clark St

755 S Clark St

701 S Dearborn St, Unit 1607, Unit 1607

611 S Wells St, Unit 1609, Unit 1609

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 23D, Unit 23D
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1600 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1310, Unit 1310

700 S Clark St, Unit 13D, Unit 13D

621 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 307, Unit 307

235 W Van Buren St, Unit 4114, Unit 4114

732 S Financial Pl, Unit 507, Unit 507

1250 S Michigan Ave, Unit 02208, Unit 02208

1322 S Wabash Ave, Unit 505, Unit 505

1150 S Michigan Ave, Unit 510E, Unit 510E

1600 S Indiana Ave, Unit 1308, Unit 1308

1345 S Wabash 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 | $2,329 | $1,595 | $6,511 |
| Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,750 | $9,725 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,658 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,881 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $879 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #25
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 $4,185.
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 $2,570 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 532 sq ft.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
Written by: Nicole Harms
I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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