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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,355 | $1,105 | $6,511 |
| Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,234 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,228 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,220 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $879 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $16,973 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 2532 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Do you have a family with a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the communities in Chicago, this area of town has a reputation as one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and great learning and education resources.
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There are currently 842 Studio Apartments in Downtown Chicago with rent ranges from $1,105 to $6,511 with an average price of $2,355.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Chicago ranges from $1,234 to $11,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,948.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Chicago range from $849 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,228.
There are currently 607 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $38,481 - averaging $6,220 for the location.
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