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230 E Ontario St

1511 S Laflin St

1120 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1404

818 W 18th St, Unit 4M

1140 N La Salle Dr, Unit 103CR

1311 W Ohio St, Unit Ch-2

300 N State St, Unit 2504, Unit 2504

1817 S Peoria St

65 E 14th St
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641 W Grand Ave, Unit S, Unit S

900 N Lake Shore Dr

1702 S Morgan St

1845 S Michigan Ave, Unit 01204, Unit 01204

230 E Ontario St, Unit 1203, Unit 1203

1013 W 18th Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2

130 N Garland Ct

1704 S Morgan St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

1702 S Morgan St, Unit # 01R, Unit # 01R

777 N Michigan Ave, Unit # 01706, Unit # 01706
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233 E Erie St, Unit 1902

777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 1706

850 N Dewitt Pl, Unit 1604

1000 S Michigan Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID1349

21 W Chestnut St, Unit 1607, Unit 1607

440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 01707, Unit 01707

28 E Adams St

188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1232

106 W Chicago Ave, Unit 304, Unit 304

330 N Clinton St
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200 N Dearborn St

200 N Dearborn St, Unit 3708, Unit 3708

1171 S Michigan Ave

139 N Ashland Ave

1311 W Ohio St, Unit Ch-1

552 S Damen Ave

1111 W 14th Pl, Unit 321, Unit 321

315 N May St

149 N Ashland Ave

208 W Washington St, Unit 1503
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216 N Wells St, Unit 1402, Unit 1402

208 W Washington St

1322 S Wabash Ave

401 E Ontario St

201 N Westshore Dr

1226 N Dearborn St, Unit 33C, Unit 33C

152 W Superior St, Unit 4R, Unit 4R

200 N Dearborn St, Unit 04503, Unit 04503

2023 W Superior St

850 N Dewitt Pl
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Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,786 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,870 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,960 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,702 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $20,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chicago
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Chicago?
There are currently 2155 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $48,409. There are also 1354 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Chicago ranging from $1,060 to $20,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Chicago?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Chicago ranges from $1,060 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,022.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Chicago?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Chicago range from $999 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,060 to $17,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $970.
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