Cheap Homes for Rent in Library Tower Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,600 (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 40 E 9th St

$1,600 - $2,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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40 E 9th St

ChicagoIL60605
property at 899 S Plymouth Ct

$1,750 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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899 S Plymouth Ct

ChicagoIL60605

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property at 871 S Clark St

$1,919

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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871 S Clark St

ChicagoIL60605

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property at 601 W Kinzie St

$1,927 - $3,622

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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601 W Kinzie St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 117 N Clark St

$1,967

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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117 N Clark St

ChicagoIL60602

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property at 400 E Randolph St

$1,995 - $4,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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400 E Randolph St

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 1400 S Michigan Ave

$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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$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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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 768 W. Jackson priced from $1,455. Presidential Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Library Tower apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
768 W. JacksonStudioStudio,1BA$1,455
Presidential TowersSTUDIO SIXStudio,1BA$1,600
30 East RooseveltER_1x11BR,1BA$1,750
MDA ApartmentsS3N - ModernStudio,1BA$1,790
820 Michigan by 3L LivingStudio EastStudio,1BA$1,814
CoevalS1.LStudio,1BA$1,825
AMLI 900ClassicStudio,1BA$1,925
North Harbor TowerS1 & S2Studio,1BA$1,935
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan AveConv 03 05 07 09Studio,1BA$1,990
Astoria TowerStudio 07BStudio,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Library Tower, IL

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Library Tower area is the $2.50 price per square foot 839 W 14th Pl Model at 839 W 14th Pl, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Printer's Row neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Library Tower apartment is the 100 E 14th St Model at 100 E 14th St, Unit 304 starting at $3,289 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Near South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Library Tower apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
839 W 14th Pl, Unit Unit 1839 W 14th Pl3BR,2.5BA$2.50
100 E 14th St, Unit 304100 E 14th St3BR,2BA$2.06
1464 S MICHIGAN, Unit 15071464 S MICHIGAN2BR,2BA$1.96
821 W Van Buren St, Unit 2821 W Van Buren St2BR,1BA$2.09
Columbus Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.60
731 Plymouth by 3L Living2 Bedroom East2BR,1BA$2.17
680 S Federal St, Unit Apt 808680 S Federal St1BR,1BA$2.25
777 South StateTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.72
Student | The Flats East West3x23BR,2BA$1.23
Millennium Park Plaza1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Library Tower

What type of rentals are currently available in Library Tower?

There are currently 292 Apartments for Rent in Library Tower, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,359 to $32,900. There are also 557 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Library Tower ranging from $1,600 to $19,500.

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 $1,600 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,252.

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 $1,359 to $32,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,361 to $11,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,359.

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