
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Library Tower Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $949 (253 Rentals)
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63 E Lake

Straits Row

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

820 Michigan by 3L Living

188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1238

30 East Roosevelt

Presidential Towers

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL7-ID805

Marina City
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Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1507

731 Plymouth by 3L Living

330 S. Wells St

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1205

1224 S Michigan Ave

Century Tower

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

Astoria Tower

777 South State
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630 S Clark St, Unit 3711

130 N Garland Ct

Bellwether Residences

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL8-ID804

Fisher Building Apartments

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2807

1407 on Michigan

The Alfred

Columbus Plaza
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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1232

1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G

8 W Monroe St, Unit 1206

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2404

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Coeval

200 N Dearborn St, Unit 04503

1322 S Wabash Ave

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330 S Wells St, Unit SI FL14-ID220

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Imprint

K2 Apartments
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812 W Adams St, Unit SI FL3-ID1256

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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL22-ID1014

500 S Clinton St, Unit 745

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1406

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1106

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1400 Wabash

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601 W Jackson Blvd, Unit SI FL9-ID1341

800 W Adams St, Unit 1909

The Grand Central

Millennium on LaSalle
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Library Tower, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Library Tower?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Tower Studio Apartments | $2,468 | $1,260 | $7,002 |
| Library Tower 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $1,750 | $9,999 |
| Library Tower 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,147 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| Library Tower 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,234 | $1,024 | $10,000+ |
| Library Tower 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Library Tower Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Library Tower area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 820 Michigan by 3L Living priced from $1,599. Straits Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable Library Tower apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 Michigan by 3L Living | Studio East | Studio, 1BA | $1,599 |
| Straits Row | Private Bedspace in a D6 with Roommates | 4BR, 4BA | $1,599 |
| 63 E Lake | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,749 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| Presidential Towers | STUDIO SIX | Studio, 1BA | $1,766 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | Studio 1ba 05 | Studio, 1BA | $1,920 |
| 731 Plymouth by 3L Living | 1 Bedroom East | 1BR, 1BA | $1,929 |
| 330 S. Wells St | 04 Tier Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,935 |
| Astoria Tower | Studio 08A | Studio, 1BA | $1,979 |
| Marina City | Furnished Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Library Tower, IL
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Library Tower area is the $2.55 price per square foot 125 S Jefferson St Model at 125 S Jefferson St, Unit 1207 in the Printer's Row neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Library Tower apartment is the 5 Person Private Model at Dwight Lofts in the South Loop neighborhood starting at $1,354 with a $1.22 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Library Tower apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 S Jefferson St, Unit 1207 | 125 S Jefferson St | 2BR, 2BA | $2.55 |
| Dwight Lofts | 5 Person Private | 4BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| The Regal Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.47 |
| 1401 S. State | B5 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.94 |
| 1 E 8th St, Unit 505 | 1 E 8th St | 2BR, 2BA | $3.17 |
| 30 East | 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM - B3 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.32 |
| Wells Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.01 |
| 731 Plymouth by 3L Living | 1 Bedroom East | 1BR, 1BA | $2.57 |
| Fisher Building Apartments | A4 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.02 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Library Tower Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Library Tower?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Library Tower is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Library Tower?
The cheapest apartment in Library Tower is 30 East Roosevelt which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Library Tower costs $2,834.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Library Tower?
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 127 regular apartments in Library Tower that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Library Tower?
Cheap apartments in Library Tower have an average cost of $564 which is $2,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Library Tower.
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