Cheap Homes for Rent in the Library Tower Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,850 (173 Rentals)

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

property at 300 N State St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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300 N State St, Unit 3601

300 N State St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 899 S Plymouth Ct
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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899 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 1602

899 S Plymouth Ct
ChicagoIL60605

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property at 630 S Clark St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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630 S Clark St, Unit 3711

630 S Clark St
ChicagoIL60605
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property at 130 N Garland Ct
$2,000 - $2,100

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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130 N Garland Ct

ChicagoIL60602
property at 1400 S Michigan Ave
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G

1400 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60605
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property at 200 N Dearborn St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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200 N Dearborn St, Unit 04503

200 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60601
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property at 500 S Clinton St
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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500 S Clinton St, Unit 745

500 S Clinton St
ChicagoIL60607
property at 400 N La Salle Dr
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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400 N La Salle Dr, Unit 3306

400 N La Salle Dr
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 800 W Adams St
$2,169

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Base Rent$2,169

Total Monthly Price$2,169
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 7
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800 W Adams St, Unit 1909

800 W Adams St
ChicagoIL60607
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property at 201 N Westshore Dr
$2,200 - $4,000

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Base Rent$2,200 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $4,000
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Oct 1
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201 N Westshore Dr

ChicagoIL60601
property at 700 S Clark St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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700 S Clark St, Unit 13D

700 S Clark St
ChicagoIL60605
  • Smoke Free
property at 20 N State St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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20 N State St, Unit 1139

20 N State St
ChicagoIL60602
property at 300 N State St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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300 N State St, Unit 04330

300 N State St
ChicagoIL60654
  • Smoke Free
property at 235 W Van Buren St
$2,200 - $3,100

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $3,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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235 W Van Buren St

ChicagoIL60607
property at 22 N State St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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22 N State St, Unit 43c

22 N State St
ChicagoIL60602
  • Smoke Free
property at 701 S Wells St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

701 S Wells St, Unit 803

701 S Wells St
ChicagoIL60607

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Library Tower, IL

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Library Tower area is the $2.32 price per square foot 405 N WABASH Model at 405 N WABASH, Unit 52C in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $5,800. The second greatest value Library Tower rental home is the 680 S Federal St Model at 680 S Federal St, Unit 301 in the South Loop neighborhood starting at $2,950 with a $1.97 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Library Tower homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
405 N WABASH, Unit 52C405 N WABASH3BR, 2BA$2.32
680 S Federal St, Unit 301680 S Federal St2BR, 2BA$1.97
8 E Randolph St, Unit 10048 E Randolph St2BR, 2BA$2.50
550 W Fulton St, Unit 406550 W Fulton St2BR, 2BA$2.50
701 S Wells St, Unit 1405701 S Wells St2BR, 2BA$2.30
233 E 13th St, Unit 2501233 E 13th St2BR, 2BA$2.52
780 S Federal St, Unit 701780 S Federal St2BR, 2BA$2.38
1250 S Michigan Ave, Unit 022081250 S Michigan Ave2BR, 2BA$2.50
650 W Wayman St650 W Wayman St2BR, 2BA$2.42
200 N Dearborn St, Unit 04503200 N Dearborn St1BR, 1BA$2.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Library Tower

What type of rentals are currently available in Library Tower?

There are currently 281 Apartments for Rent in Library Tower, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,024 to $28,413. There are also 414 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Library Tower ranging from $1,850 to $32,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Library Tower?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Library Tower ranges from $1,850 to $32,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,426.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Library Tower?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Library Tower range from $1,024 to $13,378, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,075 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

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