120 S State St, Unit 309
120 S State St
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1464 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1008
1464 S Michigan Ave
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212 W Washington St, Unit 1413
212 W Washington St
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1307 S Wabash Ave, Unit 305
1307 S Wabash Ave
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801 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 319
801 S Plymouth Ct
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701 S Wells St, Unit 808
701 S Wells St
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1315 S Wabash Ave, Unit 807
1315 S Wabash Ave
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212 E Cullerton St, Unit 410
212 E Cullerton St
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888 S Michigan Ave, Unit The Crane
888 S Michigan Ave
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47 W polk St, Unit 614
47 W polk St
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800 S Clark St, Unit 210
800 S Clark St
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111 W Polk St
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1136 S Delano Ct W
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208 W Washington St, Unit 1503
208 W Washington St
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1901 S Calumet Ave, Unit 1111
1901 S Calumet Ave
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161 W Harrison St, Unit 503
161 W Harrison St
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1629 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1908
1629 S Prairie Ave
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910 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1306
910 S Michigan Ave
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1918 S Michigan Ave, Unit 202
1918 S Michigan Ave
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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611 S Wells St, Unit 806
611 S Wells St
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1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1807
1400 S Michigan Ave
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1115 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 113
1115 S Plymouth Ct
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1201 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1405
1201 S Prairie Ave
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1160 S Michigan Ave
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65 E Monroe St, Unit 1118A
65 E Monroe St
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235 W Van Buren St, Unit 1320
235 W Van Buren St
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60 E Monroe St, Unit 1807A
60 E Monroe St
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130 N Garland Ct
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1502 S Prairie Ave, Unit G
1502 S Prairie Ave
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235 W Van Buren St, Unit 3902
235 W Van Buren St
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1322 S Wabash Ave
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1845 S Michigan Ave, Unit 01204
1845 S Michigan Ave
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1250 S Michigan Ave, Unit 02208
1250 S Michigan Ave
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111 W Polk St
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22 N State St, Unit 43c
22 N State St
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630 S Clark St, Unit 3711
630 S Clark St
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755 S Clark St
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1150 S Michigan Ave, Unit 510E
1150 S Michigan Ave
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701 S Dearborn St, Unit 1607
701 S Dearborn St
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Chicago Relocation 101: Mastering Utilities, Registration, and the CTA
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1600 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1805
1600 S Prairie Ave
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1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G
1400 S Michigan Ave
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611 S Wells St, Unit 1609
611 S Wells St
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1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 23D
1111 S Wabash Ave
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705 S Clark St, Unit 44G
705 S Clark St
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1305 S Michigan Ave
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621 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 307
621 S Plymouth Ct
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1322 S Wabash Ave
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20 N State St, Unit 1139
20 N State St
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700 S Clark St, Unit 13D
700 S Clark St
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Central Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Central Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,396 | $2,000 | $5,700 |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,975 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,534 | $1,160 | $6,300 |
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.
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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.
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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Chicago, IL metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Chicago Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University
From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Chicago
What type of rentals are currently available in Central Chicago?
There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Central Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,024 to $18,223. There are also 249 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Chicago ranging from $1,160 to $13,050.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Chicago?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Chicago ranges from $1,160 to $13,050 with an average monthly rent of $2,876.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Chicago?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Chicago range from $1,024 to $14,280, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $13,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.
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