
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (112 Rentals)
Apartments in the Central Chicago area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

Marquee at Block 37

Arrive South Loop

AMLI Lofts

Astoria Tower

Fisher Building Apartments

1001 South State

1400 Wabash
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Imprint

Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

Straits Row

Neveseno

The Alfred

Eleven40

The Cooper

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments
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1000 South Clark

Roosevelt Collection Lofts

777 South State

SKY55

1401 S. State

The Regal Apartments

1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

215 West Apartments

The Reed
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Student | The Flats East West

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

The Grand Central

330 S. Wells St

Pittsfield Apartments

The Grant

1201 S Prairie Ave

Mueseum Park Tower III

1250 S Indiana Ave #102

Museum Park Tower Two
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1160 S Michigan Ave

1111 S Wabash Ave

1323 S Michigan Ave

Burnham Park Plaza

1345 S Wabash

1400 S Michigan Ave

1255 S State St

801 S Plymouth Ct

Printer's Square

Museum Park
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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 | $2,368 | $1,410 | $6,975 |
| Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,400 | $8,329 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,658 | $1,670 | $9,383 |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,617 | $3,289 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,364 | $5,969 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #24
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Central Chicago?
There are currently 89 Studio Apartments in Central Chicago with rent ranges from $1,695 to $6,975 with an average price of $13,272.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Chicago Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Chicago ranges from $1,400 to $8,329 with an average monthly rent of $2,807.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Chicago cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Chicago range from $1,670 to $9,383. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,658.
How expensive are Central Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 58 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,289 to $16,697 - averaging $6,617 for the location.
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