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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,385 | $1,105 | $5,225 |
| Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,111 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,117 | $1,065 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,899 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Receive a $2,000 Gift Card on Select Units when you Sign a New Lease at One Bennett Park*.Expires 02-17-2026
Now Offering One Month Free on Vacant Apartments!Expires 02-17-2026
Contact us to learn more about our current leasing specials. *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 02-17-2026
Receive up to 1 Month Free on select studios, up to 1 Month free on 1 & 2-Bedrooms & up to 2 Months Free on 3-Bedroom Residences. * Plus, $500 (Signature) and $1,000 (Skyline) Admin Fee Credit with our Look & Lease offer. Must apply within 48 hours of your tour. Terms and Conditions Apply. Schedule a Tour Today!Expires 02-17-2026
1 Month FREE RENT on 3BR apartments, when you sign a 15+ month lease by 2/28. Terms Apply.Expires 02-17-2026
Up to 2 Months Free on Select 2-Bedrooms! Move in by 2/28. Terms Apply. Call for Details!Expires 02-17-2026
Move in before the end of the year and receive up to 1 month free. Apply within 48 hours and receive 1/2 off your move-in fee. Terms and Conditions apply. Contact the Leasing Office for Details.Expires 02-17-2026
Lease today & receive a $2000 e-reward on select apts. Contact office for details. T&C apply.Expires 02-17-2026
Ask about our 2 and 3 bedroom specials! Contact our leasing office for more details and to schedule a tour.Expires 02-17-2026
Now offering 1 Month Free with a lease start on or before 3/1/2026! Call the leasing team today for more information. Contact the leasing team today for details! *Pricing Shown May Reflect Net Effective RentExpires 02-17-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Chicago, IL. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Move in fee waived if you apply within 48 hours of touring ($375/person)Expires 02-28-2030
Schedule Your Tour Today!! *12-month lease required. Please contact the leasing office for other lease terms.Expires 02-28-2026
Live in the Celebrated River North neighborhood! Schedule Your Tour Today! * 12-month lease requireExpires 02-28-2026
*12-Month Lease is required.Expires 02-28-2026
Schedule a tour today!!! * 12-month lease required.Expires 02-28-2026
Love Your February Move-In Even More - Get a $500 Credit Toward Base Rent *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 02-17-2026
Rent today and receive 1 month free on select vacant apartments. Terms and Conditions apply, contact the leasing office for more details.Expires 02-17-2026
Ask about our look and lease offer on select units. Terms and Conditions apply.Expires 02-17-2026
Look and Lease: Apply within 48 hours and receive a $500 admin fee credit at move-in.Expires 02-17-2026
Look and Lease Special, Admin Fee credited toward rent at move-in, if apply within 48 hours of touring.Expires 02-17-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Chicago is at Letterman Chicago listed at $1,040.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Chicago is $4,182.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Chicago is a 3,339 square feet unit starting from $2,520 at Aurelien.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Chicago is currently at 554 sq ft.
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