
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,925 (184 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


10 E Ontario St, Unit 1305

161 W Harrison St, Unit 504, Unit 504

663 N State St, Unit 911, Unit 911

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

755 N Wells St, Unit 2, Unit 2

The Elle Apartments

222 W Randolph St

460 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID1351

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169 W Superior St

750 N. Rush

The Station Lofts

211 E Ohio St, Unit 2513, Unit 2513

474 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 5603, Unit 5603

443 E Ohio St

198 N Wells St

215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL7-ID1331

215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL12-ID1343

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330 S Wells St

883 S Clark St

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211 E Wacker Dr

222 N Columbus Dr, Unit 2806, Unit 2806

360 E Randolph St, Unit 606, Unit 606

535 N Michigan Ave

505 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 1605, Unit 1605

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545 N Dearborn St, Unit 2201B, Unit 2201B

300 W Grand Ave, Unit 354
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155 N Harbor Dr, Unit 4606, Unit 4606

800 S Clark St

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1605, Unit 1605

River City Apartments

550 N Kingsbury St, Unit 1108, Unit 1108

111 W Polk St

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

42 E Superior St, Unit 9F, Unit 9F

701 S Wells St

701 S Wells St, Unit 1002
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701 S Wells St, Unit # 01002, Unit # 01002

343 S Dearborn St, Unit SI FL14-ID301

535 N St Clair St, Unit SI FL8-ID1149

Shoreham and Tides

225 W Huron St, Unit 625

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Hugo River North

230 N Michigan Ave

233 E Erie St, Unit 1703, Unit 1703

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600 N Dearborn St, Unit 1203, Unit 1203
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Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago Loop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Loop Studio Apartments | $2,462 | $1,411 | $4,912 |
Chicago Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Loop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,275 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Loop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,273 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Loop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $879 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Loop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chicago Loop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chicago Loop is under $1,945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago Loop?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago Loop is 320 N. Michigan which is listed at $2,045, while the average apartment in Chicago Loop costs $5,372.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chicago Loop?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 71 regular apartments in Chicago Loop that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chicago Loop?
Cheap apartments in Chicago Loop have an average cost of $803 which is $4,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago Loop.
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