345 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1107
345 N La Salle Dr
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Homes for Rent by Owner in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (77 Rentals)
950 W Monroe St, Unit 414
950 W Monroe St
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1424 W Walton St, Unit 2
1424 W Walton St
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849 W Ohio St
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3001 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1505
3001 S Michigan Ave
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641 W Grand Ave, Unit S
641 W Grand Ave
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1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G
1400 S Michigan Ave
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801 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 319
801 S Plymouth Ct
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1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122
1122 N Clark St
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535 N michigan Ave, Unit 2507
535 N michigan Ave
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1550 S Blue Island Ave, Unit 617
1550 S Blue Island Ave
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1043 W Madison St, Unit 27R
1043 W Madison St
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1226 N Dearborn St, Unit 33C
1226 N Dearborn St
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42 E Superior St, Unit 9F
42 E Superior St
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1918 S Michigan Ave, Unit 202
1918 S Michigan Ave
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474 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit High floor 1 bed
474 N Lake Shore Dr
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1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307
1717 S Prairie Ave
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1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1605
1111 S Wabash Ave
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1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 23D
1111 S Wabash Ave
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622 N May St, Unit May St
622 N May St
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1247 N Cleaver St, Unit BR
1247 N Cleaver St
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705 S Clark St, Unit 44G
705 S Clark St
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700 S Clark St, Unit 13D
700 S Clark St
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30 E Huron St, Unit #2106
30 E Huron St
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600 W Chicago Ave, Unit 1609
600 W Chicago Ave
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25 E Superior St, Unit 15T
25 E Superior St
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740 W Fulton St, Unit 34F
740 W Fulton St
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611 S Wells St, Unit 1609
611 S Wells St
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200 N Jefferson St, Unit 21A
200 N Jefferson St
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933 W Van Buren St
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200 N Jefferson St, Unit 3711
200 N Jefferson St
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701 S Dearborn St, Unit 1607
701 S Dearborn St
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303 W Ohio St, Unit 33D
303 W Ohio St
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8 E Randolph
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850 W Jackson Blvd, Unit 13E
850 W Jackson Blvd
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630 N Franklin St, Unit 1008
630 N Franklin St
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33 W Ontario St, Unit 15E
33 W Ontario St
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30 E Huron St, Unit 30 E huron street 4310
30 E Huron St
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701 S Wells St, Unit 1405
701 S Wells St
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512 N McClurg Ct, Unit 4511
512 N McClurg Ct
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740 W Fulton St, Unit 511
740 W Fulton St
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2807 S Halsted St, Unit #309
2807 S Halsted St
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777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 1609
777 N Michigan Ave
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450 E Waterside Dr, Unit 2106
450 E Waterside Dr
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50 E 16th St, Unit 2 bed corner in south loop
50 E 16th St
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8 E Randolph St, Unit 10A
8 E Randolph St
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1040 W Adams St, Unit 1040 W Adams
1040 W Adams St
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857 N La Salle Dr, Unit G
857 N La Salle Dr
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1116 W Hubbard St, Unit West Loop
1116 W Hubbard St
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360 E Randolph St, Unit 25B
360 E Randolph St
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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 | $3,752 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,916 | $910 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,486 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chicago 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $12,500 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
South Loop Elementary School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades PK-8 (846)
8 out of 10
Jones College Prep High School
City Of Chicago School District 299
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1932)
7 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chicago
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Chicago?
There are currently 2172 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $43,181. There are also 1522 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Chicago ranging from $900 to $32,500.
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 $900 to $32,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,392.
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 $1,024 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $910 to $32,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.
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