Cheap Homes for Rent in Gold Coast Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,400 (38 Rentals)

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property at 253 E Delaware Pl

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 E Delaware Pl, Unit 6E

253 E Delaware Pl
ChicagoIL60611
property at 1325 N Dearborn St

$1,795

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$1,795
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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1325 N Dearborn St, Unit 607

1325 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60610

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property at 111 W Maple St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 13

111 W Maple St, Unit 708

111 W Maple St
ChicagoIL60610
property at 777 N Michigan Ave

$1,950 - $2,050

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$1,950 - $2,050
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$1,950 - $2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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777 N Michigan Ave

ChicagoIL60611
property at 111 E Chestnut St

$1,975 - $4,650

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$1,975 - $4,650
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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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111 E Chestnut St

ChicagoIL60611

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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 $1,295. 1036 N. Dearborn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Gold Coast apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 W. DivisionStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
1036 N. DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
25 E. DelawareStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,425
211 E. DelawareStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
18 E. ElmStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Park DearbornKitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,500
1111 N. DearbornSTUD/1BAStudio,1BA$1,824

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gold Coast, IL

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gold Coast area is the $2.86 price per square foot 1435 N Dearborn St Model at 1435 N Dearborn St in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Gold Coast apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Elm Street Plaza starting at $2,593 with a $2.88 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.
1435 N Dearborn St1435 N Dearborn St2BR,2BA$2.86
Elm Street PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
750 N. Rush1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.06
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.86
1133 N. Dearborn1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
1435 N Dearborn St1435 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$2.99
1350 N Dearborn St1350 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.37
65 East ScottOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
1424 N Dearborn St, Unit A06C1424 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.28
1427 N Dearborn St1427 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Gold Coast

What type of rentals are currently available in Gold Coast?

There are currently 265 Apartments for Rent in Gold Coast, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $20,000. There are also 180 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gold Coast ranging from $1,495 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 $1,495 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,414.

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 $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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