
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (108 Rentals)
Apartments in the Central Chicago area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


1001 South State

Marquee at Block 37

Fisher Building Apartments

NEMA Chicago

Arrive South Loop

Arrive Michigan Avenue
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Astoria Tower

Straits Row

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1400 Wabash

The Alfred

820 Michigan by 3L Living

Eleven40

1401 S. State

1000M

1407 on Michigan
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The Cooper

Millennium on LaSalle

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark

Roosevelt Collection Lofts

215 West Apartments

SKY55
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The Reed

Student | The Flats East West

The Grand Central

330 S. Wells St

Pittsfield Apartments
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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 |
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Central Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,492 | $1,550 | $6,456 |
Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $1,540 | $9,750 |
Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $1,835 | $10,000+ |
Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,895 | $1,899 | $10,000+ |
Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $1,699 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Central Chicago?
There are currently 54 Studio Apartments in Central Chicago with rent ranges from $1,149 to $6,456 with an average price of $4,108.
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 $1,540 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,060.
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 $1,835 to $19,703. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,441.
How expensive are Central Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 57 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,899 to $16,850 - averaging $6,895 for the location.
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