Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gold Coast Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (43 Rentals)

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1154 N Dearborn St, Unit 304
$1,450
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$1,450
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1154 N Dearborn St, Unit 304

1154 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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1350 N Dearborn, Unit #1347-203
$1,775
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$1,775
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1350 N Dearborn, Unit #1347-203

1350 N DearbornChicago, IL 60610
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1430 N Dearborn St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1430 N Dearborn St

1430 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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1504 N Dearborn Pkwy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1504 N Dearborn Pkwy

1504 N Dearborn PkyChicago, IL 60610
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11 W. Division
Studio Apartments

11 W. Division

11 W Division StChicago, IL 60610
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211 E. Delaware
Studio Apartments

211 E. Delaware

211 E Delaware PlChicago, IL 60611
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1036 N. Dearborn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1036 N. Dearborn

1036 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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1347 N Dearborn
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1347 N Dearborn

1347 N DearbornChicago, IL 60610
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35 E Division St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

35 E Division St

35 E Division StChicago, IL 60610
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18 E. Elm
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 E. Elm

18 E Elm StChicago, IL 60611
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1100 N Dearborn St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100 N Dearborn St

1100 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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10 West Elm
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10 West Elm

10 W Elm StChicago, IL 60610
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Two East Oak
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Two East Oak

2 E Oak StChicago, IL 60611

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Gold Coast, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gold Coast Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gold Coast area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1164 N Dearborn priced from $1,325. 25 E. Delaware has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Gold Coast apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1164 N DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
25 E. DelawareStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,495
Canterbury Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
244 E. PearsonStudioStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gold Coast, IL

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gold Coast area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2br/2ba Model at 1154 N Dearborn St in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $3,185. The second greatest value Gold Coast apartment is the 1226 N Dearborn St Model at 1226 N Dearborn St, Unit A2 starting at $2,450 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gold Coast apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1154 N Dearborn St2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.87
1226 N Dearborn St, Unit A21226 N Dearborn St2BR,1BA$2.58
1443 N Dearborn St, Unit 1BD1443 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$2.55
1500 N Dearborn Pky, Unit #2A1500 N Dearborn Pky1BR,1BA$2.70
1435 N Dearborn St, Unit 2A1435 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$2.49
Park DearbornNortheast One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.84
65 East ScottOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.84
The Deco North Lake Shorea61BR,1BA$3.10
1427 N Dearborn St, Unit 6081427 N Dearborn StStudio ,1BA$2.90
Canterbury Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gold Coast Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gold Coast?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gold Coast is at 1164 N Dearborn listed at $1,325.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gold Coast Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gold Coast Apartment is $1,945 at 25 E. Delaware.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gold Coast Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gold Coast is starting from $2,870 at 1111 N. Dearborn.

What is the most affordable Gold Coast Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gold Coast Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Two West Delaware and starts from $6,206.

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