Cheap Homes for Rent in the Gold Coast Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,595 (42 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Gold Coast area of Chicago.

property at 1325 N Dearborn St

$1,650 - $1,750

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$1,650 - $1,750

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$1,650 - $1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1325 N Dearborn St

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property at 777 N Michigan Ave

$1,925 - $4,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

777 N Michigan Ave

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property at 111 E Chestnut St

$1,950 - $6,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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111 E Chestnut St

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property at 111 E Chestnut St

$1,975 - $4,650

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$1,975 - $4,650

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$1,975 - $4,650

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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111 E Chestnut St

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property at 1320 N Dearborn St

$1,995 - $2,695

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$1,995 - $2,695

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$1,995 - $2,695

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1320 N Dearborn St

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property at 1244 N Dearborn St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1244 N Dearborn St, Unit 3R

1244 N Dearborn St
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property at 777 N Michigan Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 16

777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 2106

777 N Michigan Ave
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property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122

1122 N Clark St
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property at 1122 N Dearborn St

$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 31

1122 N Dearborn St

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property at 1226 N Dearborn St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1226 N Dearborn St, Unit 33C

1226 N Dearborn St
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property at 42 E Superior St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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42 E Superior St, Unit 9F

42 E Superior St
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property at 1030 N State St

$2,200 - $3,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1030 N State St

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property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,050 - $3,750

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1122 N Clark St

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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 11 W. Division priced from $1,365. 211 E. Delaware has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable Gold Coast apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 W. DivisionStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
211 E. DelawareStudioStudio,1BA$1,515
1036 N. DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,535
Park DearbornKitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,550
1347 N DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gold Coast, IL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gold Coast area is the $2.74 price per square foot 33 E Division St Model at 33 E Division St, Unit #3 in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $6,300. The second greatest value Gold Coast apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Elm Street Plaza starting at $2,565 with a $2.85 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.
33 E Division St, Unit #333 E Division St3BR,3BA$2.74
Elm Street PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
21 E Chestnut1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.09
1435 N Dearborn St1435 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$2.99
745 N Dearborn St745 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.06
Asbury PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.80
1111 N. Dearborn1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.82
100 W. Chestnut1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.89
1133 N. DearbornSTUD/1BAStudio ,1BA$2.88
1500 N Dearborn Pky, Unit #4C1500 N Dearborn PkyStudio ,1BA$2.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Gold Coast

What type of rentals are currently available in Gold Coast?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in Gold Coast, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,315 to $26,763. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gold Coast ranging from $1,595 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gold Coast?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gold Coast ranges from $1,595 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,563.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gold Coast?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gold Coast range from $4,350 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,650 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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