Cheap Homes for Rent in Magnificent Mile Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,400 (126 Rentals)

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property at 777 N Michigan Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 904, Unit 904

777 N Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60611
property at 1 E Scott St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 E Scott St, Unit 1107, Unit 1107

1 E Scott St
ChicagoIL60610
property at 1244 N Dearborn St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1244 N Dearborn St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

1244 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60610

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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

ChicagoIL60602
property at 211 E Ohio St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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211 E Ohio St, Unit 1711, Unit 1711

211 E Ohio St
ChicagoIL60611
property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122, Unit 1122

1122 N Clark St
ChicagoIL60610
property at 1226 N Dearborn St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1226 N Dearborn St, Unit 33C, Unit 33C

1226 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60610

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property at 401 E Ontario St

$2,100 - $2,250

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$2,100 - $2,250

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$2,100 - $2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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401 E Ontario St

ChicagoIL60611
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 630 N Franklin St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

630 N Franklin St, Unit 513, Unit 513

630 N Franklin St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 211 E Ohio St

$2,100 - $6,000

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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211 E Ohio St

ChicagoIL60611

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Cheapest Available Magnificent Mile Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Magnificent Mile area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple priced from $1,230. 11 W. Division has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Magnificent Mile apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
11 W. DivisionStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
25 E. DelawareStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,395
1036 N. DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
18 E. ElmStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
211 E. DelawareStudioStudio,1BA$1,465
Park DearbornPullmanStudio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magnificent Mile, IL

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Magnificent Mile area is the $2.11 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft Model at 440 N. Wabash Ave. in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Magnificent Mile apartment is the 2-BR/2BA Model at 750 N. Rush starting at $3,557 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Magnificent Mile apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
440 N. Wabash Ave.Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.11
750 N. Rush2-BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.88
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
18 E. Elm2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.94
1226 N Dearborn St1226 N Dearborn St2BR,1BA$2.82
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
1133 N. Dearborn1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.89
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$2.99
127 Maple AveL11BR,1BA$2.93
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnificent Mile

What type of rentals are currently available in Magnificent Mile?

There are currently 553 Apartments for Rent in Magnificent Mile, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $48,409. There are also 576 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Magnificent Mile ranging from $1,492 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Magnificent Mile?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Magnificent Mile ranges from $1,492 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,300.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Magnificent Mile?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Magnificent Mile range from $2,895 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,250 to $23,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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