
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,233 (190 Rentals) Page 4 of 4


200 N Dearborn St

882 S Clark St

611 S Wells St

433 W Grand Ave

498 N Kingsbury St

424 W Grand Ave

168 W Randolph St

468 W Grand Ave

630 N Franklin St
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182 W Randolph St

Paper Box Lofts

618 N Wells St

79 W Hubbard St

The Tides at Lakeshore East

1111 S Wabash Ave

600 S Dearborn St, Unit 1305

405 N Wabash Ave, Unit 3401

744 N Clark St

718 S Clark St
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300 N State St

800 S Wells St

208 W Chicago Ave

212 W Washington St, Unit 1513

212 W Washington St

225 W Huron St

30 E Huron St #3306

6 N Michigan Ave

474 N Lake Shore Dr

337 E Wacker Dr
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645 N Kingsbury St

801 S Financial Pl

299 W Illinois St

401 E Ontario St

401 E Ontario St, Unit 803

AMLI 900

Wells Place Apartments

829 S Wells St

89 W Huron St

345 N LaSalle St
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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 | $2,588 | $1,260 | $6,987 |
Chicago Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,233 | $9,999 |
| Chicago Loop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,515 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Loop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,211 | $1,024 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Loop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,159 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 190 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago Loop?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago Loop is 731 Plymouth by 3L Living which is listed at $1,929, while the average apartment in Chicago Loop costs $2,960.
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 131 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 $573 which is $2,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago Loop.
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