Cheap Homes for Rent in Library Tower Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,400 (91 Rentals)

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

property at 899 S Plymouth Ct

$1,900 - $2,000

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$1,900 - $2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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899 S Plymouth Ct

ChicagoIL60605

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property at 130 N Garland Ct

$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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130 N Garland Ct

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property at 200 N Dearborn St

$2,080

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$2,080

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$2,080

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 31

200 N Dearborn St, Unit 3708, Unit 3708

200 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60601

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property at 1529 S State St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1529 S State St, Unit 13F, Unit 13F

1529 S State St
ChicagoIL60605
property at 201 N Westshore Dr

$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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201 N Westshore Dr

ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,100 - $4,600

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400 E Randolph St

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 235 W Van Buren St

$2,150 - $2,800

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$2,150 - $2,800

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$2,150 - $2,800

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235 W Van Buren St

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property at 1400 S Michigan Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G, Unit 27G

1400 S Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60605
property at 630 S Clark 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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630 S Clark St, Unit 3711, Unit 3711

630 S Clark St
ChicagoIL60605
property at 400 E Randolph 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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400 E Randolph St, Unit 3712, Unit 3712

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601

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property at 333 W Hubbard St

$2,200 - $4,400

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$2,200 - $4,400

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$2,200 - $4,400

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333 W Hubbard St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 1255 S State St

$1,800 - $3,000

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1255 S State St

ChicagoIL60605
property at 125 S Green St

$2,250 - $4,400

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$2,250 - $4,400

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$2,250 - $4,400

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125 S Green St

ChicagoIL60607

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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 $1,425. 820 Michigan by 3L Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,719. Here are the most affordable Library Tower apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
768 W. JacksonStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
820 Michigan by 3L LivingStudio EastStudio,1BA$1,719
Marina CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Presidential TowersSTUDIO SIXStudio,1BA$1,738
30 East RooseveltER_1x11BR,1BA$1,750
ELEVEN THIRTYTier 6/12 (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,798
The AlfredA3Studio,1BA$1,850
MDA ApartmentsS3N - ModernStudio,1BA$1,900
Century TowerStudio 08Studio,1BA$1,945
320 N. Michigan1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Library Tower, IL

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Library Tower area is the $2.96 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B7 Model at Wells Place Apartments in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $3,462. The second greatest value Library Tower apartment is the 2 Bedroom West Model at 731 Plymouth by 3L Living starting at $2,269 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the South Loop 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.
Wells Place Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath B72BR,2BA$2.96
731 Plymouth by 3L Living2 Bedroom West2BR,1BA$2.25
River City Apartments2 BR Standard2BR,2BA$3.17
ONE333Two Bedroom b12BR,2BA$3.28
777 South StateTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.77
Linea Apartments1E1BR,1BA$3.25
Student | The Flats East West3x23BR,2BA$1.23
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
1401 S. StateA3-R1BR,1BA$3.30
30 East RooseveltER_1x11BR,1BA$3.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Library Tower

What type of rentals are currently available in Library Tower?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Library Tower, IL with pricing that ranges from $970 to $44,811. There are also 500 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Library Tower ranging from $1,486 to $17,000.

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 $1,486 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,249.

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 $999 to $16,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,250 to $17,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $970.

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