
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gold Coast Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,450 (29 Rentals)


14 West Elm Apartments

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1330 N Dearborn

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18 E. Elm

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55 W. Chestnut

111 E Chestnut St
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730 N Dearborn St

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1510 N Dearborn Pky, Unit 107

744 N Dearborn St

106 W Chicago Ave, Unit 304

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1133 N. Dearborn

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102 W Chicago Ave

The Bush Temple
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1455 N Sandburg Ter, Unit 1207

736 N Dearborn St

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1359 N Lake Shore Dr

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1111 N. Dearborn

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100 W. Chestnut
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1427 N Dearborn St

42 E Superior St, Unit 9F

1255 N Sandburg Terrace, Unit 2105

Two East Oak

1425 N Dearborn St

1100 N Dearborn

20 E. Scott Street
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247 E Chestnut St
Gold Coast, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gold Coast?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Studio Apartments | $2,206 | $1,315 | $9,999 |
Gold Coast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $1,450 | $6,735 |
| Gold Coast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,775 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Gold Coast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,988 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
| Gold Coast 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,832 | $9,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gold Coast Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gold Coast Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gold Coast?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gold Coast is under $1,819.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gold Coast?
The cheapest apartment in Gold Coast is 18 E. Elm which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Gold Coast costs $2,610.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gold Coast?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Gold Coast that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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