Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $949 (286 Rentals)

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property at 401 E Ontario St
$1,500 - $3,975
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401 E Ontario St

ChicagoIL60611

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102 W Chicago Ave
$1,870 - $2,293

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Base Rent$1,870 - $2,293

Total Monthly Price$1,870 - $2,293
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 W Chicago Ave

102 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60654
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property at 130 S Canal St
$1,900 - $3,350
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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130 S Canal St

ChicagoIL60606

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property at 777 N Michigan Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 16
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777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 2106

777 N Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60611
property at 801 S Plymouth Ct
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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801 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 319

801 S Plymouth Ct
ChicagoIL60605
property at 130 N Garland Ct
$2,000 - $2,100

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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130 N Garland Ct

ChicagoIL60602
property at 200 W Superior St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
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200 W Superior St, Unit 2706B

200 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654
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property at 777 N Michigan Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 1706

777 N Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60611

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property at 630 S Clark St
$2,030

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Base Rent$2,030

Total Monthly Price$2,030
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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630 S Clark St, Unit 3711

630 S Clark St
ChicagoIL60605
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$2,044 - $11,106

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717 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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property at 440 N Wabash Ave
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 01707

440 N Wabash Ave
ChicagoIL60611
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property at 622 N Wells St
$2,056
Studio, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Oct 5
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622 N Wells St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 106 W Chicago Ave
$2,065

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Base Rent$2,065

Total Monthly Price$2,065
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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106 W Chicago Ave, Unit 304

106 W Chicago Ave
ChicagoIL60654
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property at 216 N Wells St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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216 N Wells St, Unit 1402

216 N Wells St
ChicagoIL60606
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property at 730 N Dearborn St
$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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730 N Dearborn St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 200 N Dearborn St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
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200 N Dearborn St, Unit 04503

200 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60601
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property at 152 W Superior St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
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152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

152 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654

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Cheapest Available Chicago Loop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chicago Loop area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Gramercy Row Apartments priced from $1,289. Straits Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable Chicago Loop apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gramercy Row ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,289
Straits RowPrivate Bedspace in a D6 with Roommates4BR,4BA$1,599
820 Michigan by 3L LivingStudio NorthStudio,1BA$1,669
The Bush TempleM-A10Studio,1BA$1,870
Axis Apartments and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
731 Plymouth by 3L Living1 Bedroom East1BR,1BA$1,929
330 S. Wells St02 Tier StudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Astoria TowerStudio 08AStudio,1BA$1,979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago Loop, IL

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chicago Loop area is the $2.02 price per square foot 9 E Huron St Model at 9 E Huron St, Unit 1 in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value Chicago Loop apartment is the Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft Model at 440 N. Wabash Ave. starting at $3,200 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chicago Loop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 E Huron St, Unit 19 E Huron St3BR,2BA$2.02
440 N. Wabash Ave.Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.42
10 E. Ontario St.2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.88
333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17333 E Wacker Dr2BR,2BA$2.83
State Street Lofts2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Dwight Lofts5 Person Private4BR,2BA$1.22
The Regal Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B22BR,2BA$2.47
731 Plymouth by 3L Living2 Bedroom East2BR,1BA$2.57
30 East2 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM - B32BR,2BA$2.32
Fisher Building ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Loop Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chicago Loop?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chicago Loop is at Gramercy Row Apartments listed at $1,499.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Loop Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chicago Loop Apartment is $1,929 at 731 Plymouth by 3L Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chicago Loop Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chicago Loop is starting from $2,379 at 731 Plymouth by 3L Living.

What is the most affordable Chicago Loop Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chicago Loop Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Century Tower and starts from $4,274.

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