
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,440 (125 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


201 N Westshore Dr

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211 E Ohio St, Unit 2612

Asbury Plaza

152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

630 N State St

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1001 South State

700 N La Salle Dr
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Exhibit on Superior

600 N Wells St, Unit 610

Wacker Place

1000 South Clark

626 on the Park

Straits Row

777 N Clark St

834 N La Salle St

7 N State St
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Marquee at Block 37

The Gallery on Wells

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AMLI River North

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1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL9-ID1350

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Cityfront Place

730 N Wabash Ave, Unit 908

ReNew Waterside
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70 W Huron St

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One Superior Place

Kingsbury Plaza

201 W Ontario St

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

347 E Wacker Dr

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500 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit SI FL5-ID394

111 Point

Coast at Lakeshore East

Millennium on LaSalle
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330 W Grand Ave, Unit Studio with garage parking

800 S Clark St, Unit 415

600 N Lake Shore Dr

Luxury condo unit

55 E Erie St

40 E 9th St

535 N Michigan Ave

River North Park Apartments

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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 | $2,626 | $1,440 | $5,116 |
| Chicago Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $1,500 | $6,926 |
| Chicago Loop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,581 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Loop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,569 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago Loop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $924 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 125 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 $2,110.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago Loop?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago Loop is Astoria Tower which is listed at $1,722, while the average apartment in Chicago Loop costs $31,954.
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 41 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 $485 which is $31,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago Loop.
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