1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,091 Rentals)

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AMLI West Loop
$2,655 - $5,084
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$2,476 - $6,938

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AMLI West Loop

205 S PeoriaChicago, IL 60607
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AMLI Lofts
$2,951 - $5,779
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$2,396 - $6,268

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AMLI Lofts

850 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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Hubbard Place
$3,295 - $4,774
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$2,723 - $6,556

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Hubbard Place

360 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Flora
$2,794 - $4,278
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$2,249 - $18,444

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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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Spoke
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$2,760 - $3,293
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$2,377 - $5,178

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 19

Spoke

728 N Morgan StChicago, IL 60642
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The Clark
$2,620
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$3,120 - $3,225

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The Clark

1201 N Clark StChicago, IL 60610
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1001 South State
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$2,685 - $6,248
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$2,437 - $10,005

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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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AMLI River North
$3,401 - $6,441
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$2,445 - $6,817

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 23

AMLI River North

71 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Largest Available Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Chicago area of Chicago, IL is found at The Parker Fulton Market and is listed at 1,381 square feet priced from $9,987. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Parker Fulton MarketPH11,381 Sq Ft$9,987
Optima SignatureApex 20011,130 Sq Ft$6,055
SKY551N Den1,114 Sq Ft$3,395
The StreeterOne Bed W/Den Style (L)1,043 Sq Ft$3,735
Mondial River WestA9 - 1 Bed with Den1,019 Sq Ft$3,385
Niche 9051E1,008 Sq FtCall for Rates
Marquee at Block 371 Bedroom x 03985 Sq Ft$3,088
AMLI River NorthP-A530980 Sq Ft$3,663
Burnham PointeResidence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA)963 Sq Ft$3,132
Lofts At River East1 Bedroom796 Sq Ft$2,935

Cheapest Available Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Chicago of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $660 at West Haven Park II - B. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Chicago is currently $3,000. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
West Haven Park II - B1 Bedroom$660
Westhaven Park II - C1 Bedroom$754
Prairie CoLivingPrivate bedroom with en-suite bathroom$1,150
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,230
McCrory Senior Apartments1 Bed 60%$1,300
Prairie ShoresClassic 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,422
Eden Commons1 Bedroom$1,604

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Chicago with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Chicago is at West Haven Park II - B listed at $660.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chicago is $3,000.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Chicago is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $9,987 at The Parker Fulton Market.

What is the average size for Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Chicago is currently 819 sq ft.

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