Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (2,409 Rentals)

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Flora
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$2,227 - $30,557
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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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AMLI West Loop
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$2,417 - $6,713
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AMLI West Loop

205 S PeoriaChicago, IL 60607
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Spoke
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$2,256 - $5,754
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Spoke

728 N Morgan StChicago, IL 60642
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The Clark
$2,585 - $3,120
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The Clark

1201 N Clark StChicago, IL 60610
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1001 South State
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$2,366 - $9,383
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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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West77 Apartments
$2,235 - $5,636
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West77 Apartments

77 W HuronChicago, IL 60654
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AMLI Lofts
$2,266 - $6,186
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AMLI Lofts

850 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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AMLI River North
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$2,349 - $9,958
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AMLI River North

71 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Hubbard Place
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$2,436 - $7,176
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Hubbard Place

360 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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One Superior Place
$2,356 - $4,636
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One Superior Place

1 W Superior StChicago, IL 60654
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Illinois including Downtown Chicago, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

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.

Outdoors Rating

Love the great outdoors? Downtown Chicago is a highly-rated submarket for having parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has emerged as one of the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this section of Chicago ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chicago

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Chicago area of Chicago, IL?

As of today, August 27, 2026, there are currently 2,409 available Downtown Chicago apartments priced from $946 to $43,181, with an average monthly rent of $3,574.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Chicago?

There are currently 813 Studio Apartments in Downtown Chicago with rent ranges from $946 to $7,201 with an average price of $2,494.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Chicago ranges from $1,150 to $9,072 with an average monthly rent of $3,015.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chicago cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Chicago range from $1,000 to $24,461. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,293.

How expensive are Downtown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 613 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,411 to $38,481 - averaging $6,496 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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