
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (100 Rentals)


Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

Marquee at Block 37

AMLI Lofts

Astoria Tower

Fisher Building Apartments

1001 South State

1400 Wabash

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1000 South Clark

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1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

215 West Apartments

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

The Grand Central

330 S. Wells St

Pittsfield Apartments

1000 S Michigan Ave
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1000 S Michigan Ave

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1200 S Michigan Ave

1020 S State St

800 N Wells St

201 N Garland Ct

343 S Dearborn St

201 N Garland Ct

2001 S Calumet Ave

780 S Federal St
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201 N Garland Ct

1407 S Michigan Ave

1111 S Wabash Ave

Museum Park Place & Harbor View

The Guild

1620 S Michigan Ave

130 N Garland Ct

Jewellers Building

Landmark Lofts

Museum Park Tower Two
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,367 | $1,400 | $6,975 |
| Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $1,400 | $7,967 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $1,660 | $9,972 |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,626 | $3,289 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,307 | $5,969 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Central Chicago Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Central Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at AMLI Lofts and is listed at 695 square feet priced from $2,464. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMLI Lofts | E210 | 695 Sq Ft | $2,464 |
| Millennium on LaSalle | s27 | 695 Sq Ft | $2,642 |
| Arrive Michigan Avenue | C1 | 689 Sq Ft | $2,579 |
| 215 West Apartments | convertible / 1 bath (T10) | 662 Sq Ft | $2,392 |
| Marquee at Block 37 | Studio x 21 | 656 Sq Ft | $2,320 |
| 1001 South State | Studio 12 | 646 Sq Ft | $2,365 |
| AMLI 900 | Sporty | 636 Sq Ft | $2,126 |
| The Alfred | C11 | 621 Sq Ft | $2,160 |
| Coeval | V7.L | 616 Sq Ft | $2,185 |
| The Elle Apartments | 616 | 616 Sq Ft | $2,134 |
Cheapest Available Central Chicago Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Central Chicago of Chicago, IL is the Tier 6/12 (Studio) Model starting from $1,734 at ELEVEN THIRTY. The average price for all Studio apartments in Central Chicago is currently $2,367. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| ELEVEN THIRTY | Tier 6/12 (Studio) | $1,734 |
| Coeval | S1.L | $1,825 |
| Eleven40 | S3 | $1,834 |
| The Alfred | B5 | $1,890 |
| The Grand Central | GraW.S23 | $1,900 |
| AMLI 900 | Classic | $1,925 |
| 215 West Apartments | studio / 1 bath (T08) | $1,946 |
| The Elle Apartments | 540 | $1,965 |
| Astoria Tower | Studio 07B | $1,999 |
| The Cooper | Studio-1A-5 | $2,003 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Central Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Chicago with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Central Chicago is at ELEVEN THIRTY listed at $1,734.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Central Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Central Chicago is $2,367.
What is the largest available Studio Central Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Chicago is a 695 square feet unit starting from $2,464 at AMLI Lofts.
What is the average size for Central Chicago Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Central Chicago is currently 539 sq ft.
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