
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,411 (146 Rentals)


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1136 N La Salle Dr

Pittsfield Apartments

440 N. Wabash Ave.

780 S Federal St, Unit 603

820 Michigan by 3L Living

Marina City

233 E Erie St, Unit 1908, Unit 1908

188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236
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Imprint

330 S. Wells St

777 South State

Axis Apartments and Lofts

1120 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1404

Arrive Streeterville

MDA Apartments

Century Tower

300 N State St, Unit 2504, Unit 2504

211 E Ohio St, Unit 317
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Millennium Park Plaza

Columbus Plaza

320 N. Michigan

130 N Garland Ct

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102 W Chicago Ave

The Bush Temple

Fisher Building Apartments

1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349

Astoria Tower

River City Apartments
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215 West Apartments

Millennium on LaSalle

400 N La Salle Dr

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1001 South State

Hugo River North

201 N Westshore Dr

152 W Superior St, Unit 4R, Unit 4R

333 W Hubbard St

216 N Wells St, Unit 1402, Unit 1402

111 Point
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The Elle Apartments

The Gallery on Wells

Shoreham and Tides

420 N Franklin St

North Harbor Tower

The Ardus

Asbury Plaza

The Grand Central

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Lake and Wells

The Station Lofts
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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 Gramercy Row Apartments which is listed at $1,411, while the average apartment in Chicago Loop costs $5,387.
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 42 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 $767 which is $4,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago Loop.
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