
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (716 Rentals)
Apartments in the Downtown Chicago area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Sentral Michigan Avenue

MILA

Mondial River West

Flora

Shoreham and Tides

Straits Row

Cassidy on Canal

Inspire West Town
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Cascade

The Van Buren

Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

Monroe Aberdeen Place

465 North Park

ONE Old Town Park

727 West Madison
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Spoke

Residences at 8 East Huron

Century Tower

21 E Chestnut

1001 South State

Marquee at Block 37

Xavier

River West Lofts

Left Bank
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Two West Delaware

Circa 922

Luxe on Madison

West77 Apartments

North Water Apartments

JeffJack Apartments

Eight O Five

Arrive South Loop

Arrive Streeterville

The Shelby

AMLI Lofts
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AMLI River North

Hubbard Place

Coast at Lakeshore East

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Echelon Chicago

One Superior Place

North Harbor Tower

Chestnut Tower Apartments

The Streeter
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Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,362 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $1,000 | $7,500 |
Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,160 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,563 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,681 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #2
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
South Loop Elementary School
Jones College Prep High School
Chicago World Language Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chicago
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Chicago?
There are currently 824 Studio Apartments in Downtown Chicago with rent ranges from $1,089 to $21,509 with an average price of $11,995.
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 $1,000 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,866.
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 $1,200 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,160.
How expensive are Downtown Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 598 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,075 to $38,481 - averaging $6,563 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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