1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,119 Rentals)

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Flora
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$3,246 - $4,069
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$2,536 - $13,000
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$2,601 - $13,065
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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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Millie On Michigan
$2,858 - $3,578
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$2,548 - $4,847
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$2,548 - $4,847
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Millie On Michigan

300 N Michigan AveChicago, IL 60601
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AMLI West Loop
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$2,720 - $5,012
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$2,461 - $7,082
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$2,461 - $7,082
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AMLI West Loop

205 S PeoriaChicago, IL 60607
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Marlowe
$2,568 - $2,593
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$2,191 - $10,559
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$265
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$2,456 - $10,824
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 21

Marlowe

169 W Huron StChicago, IL 60654
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Spoke
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$2,586 - $2,976
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$2,295 - $7,242
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$165
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$2,460 - $7,407
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Spoke

728 N Morgan StChicago, IL 60642
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The Clark
$2,505
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-$599
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$600
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The Clark

1201 N Clark StChicago, IL 60610
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Luxe on Madison
$2,817
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$2,408 - $3,709
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$12
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$2,420 - $3,721
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 17

Luxe on Madison

1222 W Madison StChicago, IL 60607
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AMLI Lofts
$2,557 - $5,465
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$2,305 - $5,465
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$2,305 - $5,465
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AMLI Lofts

850 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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AMLI River North
$3,210 - $6,025
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$2,282 - $6,025
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$2,282 - $6,025
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AMLI River North

71 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Hubbard Place
$3,102 - $3,907
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$2,077 - $5,797
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$188
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$2,265 - $5,985
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Hubbard Place

360 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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One Superior Place
$2,655 - $3,428
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$2,246 - $4,340
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$6
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$2,252 - $4,346
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One Superior Place

1 W Superior StChicago, IL 60654
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The 808 Cleveland
$2,600 - $6,250
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$1,124 - $6,425
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$275
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$1,399 - $6,700
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The 808 Cleveland

808 N Cleveland AveChicago, IL 60610
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1001 South State
$2,658 - $5,238
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$1,995 - $7,582
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$135
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$2,130 - $7,717
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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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$2,522 - $2,827
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$2,129 - $4,235
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$2,141 - $4,247
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347 W Chestnut StChicago, IL 60610
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West77 Apartments
$2,580 - $2,755
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$2,045 - $5,432
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$2,180 - $5,567
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West77 Apartments

77 W HuronChicago, IL 60654
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Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 Lofts At River East and is listed at 1,224 square feet priced from $3,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts At River East1 Bedroom Plus Den1,224 Sq Ft$3,400
The Ash1 bd, 1.5 ba1,163 Sq Ft$3,800
Hubbard PlaceA9D1,110 Sq Ft$4,000
The Parker Fulton MarketB11,013 Sq Ft$3,980
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom995 Sq Ft$2,050
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite792 Sq Ft$2,378
TRIO ApartmentsOne Bedroom - A2704 Sq Ft$2,758

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 $192 at West Haven Park II - B. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Chicago is currently $2,947. 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$192
Westhaven Park II - C1 Bedroom$754
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,230
Prairie CoLivingPrivate bedroom with en-suite bathroom$1,350
Eden Commons1 Bedroom$1,426
Prairie ShoresClassic 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,613
30 East RooseveltER_1x1$1,750
Atrium at Old Town ParkConvertible 1 Bedroom$1,756

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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 $192.

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 $2,947.

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 1,224 square feet unit starting from $3,400 at Lofts At River East.

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 784 sq ft.

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