Cheap Homes for Rent in Chicago Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,700 (232 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Chicago Loop area of Chicago.

property at 70 Huron W St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 21

70 Huron W St, Unit 1101, Unit 1101

70 Huron W St
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 401 E Ontario St

$1,925 - $2,100

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$1,925 - $2,100

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$1,925 - $2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

401 E Ontario St

ChicagoIL60611
property at 300 N State St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

300 N State St, Unit 2504, Unit 2504

300 N State St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 300 N State St

$1,850 - $3,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

300 N State St

ChicagoIL60654

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property at 440 N Wabash Ave

$1,989

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$1,989

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$1,989

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 2503, Unit 2503

440 N Wabash Ave
ChicagoIL60611
property at 233 E Erie St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

233 E Erie St, Unit 1902, Unit 1902

233 E Erie St
ChicagoIL60611
property at 130 N Garland Ct

$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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130 N Garland Ct

ChicagoIL60602

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property at 233 E Erie St

$2,000 - $3,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

233 E Erie St

ChicagoIL60611

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property at 152 W Superior St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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

152 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 333 W Hubbard St

$2,100 - $4,600

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$2,100 - $4,600

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$2,100 - $4,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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333 W Hubbard St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 201 N Westshore Dr

$2,100 - $4,200

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$2,100 - $4,200

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$2,100 - $4,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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201 N Westshore Dr

ChicagoIL60601
property at 211 E Ohio St

$2,100 - $6,000

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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211 E Ohio St

ChicagoIL60611

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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 $1,409. 440 N. Wabash Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Chicago Loop apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gramercy Row ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S15Studio,1BA$1,409
440 N. Wabash Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,675
820 Michigan by 3L LivingStudio EastStudio,1BA$1,734
The ArdusA13Studio,1BA$1,850
Axis Apartments and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,880
MDA ApartmentsS2N - ModernStudio,1BA$1,925
The AlfredB3Studio,1BA$1,940
Marina CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Millennium Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chicago Loop, IL

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chicago Loop area is the $3.10 price per square foot 441 E Ohio St Model at 441 E Ohio St, Unit 2 in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $4,377. The second greatest value Chicago Loop apartment is the 333 E Wacker Dr Model at 333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17 starting at $3,400 with a $2.83 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.
441 E Ohio St, Unit 2441 E Ohio St2BR,2BA$3.10
333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17333 E Wacker Dr2BR,2BA$2.83
731 Plymouth by 3L Living2 Bedroom East2BR,1BA$2.18
680 S Federal St, Unit Apt 808680 S Federal St1BR,1BA$2.25
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
777 South StateTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.77
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Student | The Flats East West3x23BR,2BA$1.23
Fisher Building ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$3.02
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$2.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Loop

What type of rentals are currently available in Chicago Loop?

There are currently 334 Apartments for Rent in Chicago Loop, IL with pricing that ranges from $849 to $48,409. There are also 575 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chicago Loop ranging from $1,750 to $24,001.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chicago Loop?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chicago Loop ranges from $1,750 to $24,001 with an average monthly rent of $7,783.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chicago Loop?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chicago Loop range from $999 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,280 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $879.

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