
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in the Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (8 Rentals)
Student Housing Options in the Chicago Loop area of Chicago.
Cheap Apartments in the Chicago Loop area of Chicago.


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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 | $3,036 | $1,329 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,489 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Loop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,969 | $1,729 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Loop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,636 | $1,699 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Loop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,552 | $1,529 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChicago Loop, Chicago, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Chicago Loop Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,028.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago Loop?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago Loop is 180 W. Adams which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Chicago Loop costs $32,260.
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 73 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 $517 which is $31,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago Loop.
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