
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (102 Rentals)


The Scott Residences

ONE Old Town Park

1325 N Wells Apartments

The Archer

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SoNo East

The Evergreen Lofts

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1225 Old Town

Cobbler Square Lofts

Than Tower
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The Sinclair

Acclaim on North Avenue

1553 N Wells St

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Arco Old Town

1522 N La Salle Dr

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1214 N La Salle Dr

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158 W Division St

1455 N Sandburg Ter

70 W Burton Pl, Unit 807f

511 W Division St, Unit 603
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1255 N Sandburg Ter, Unit 2309

1540 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1804

218 W Division St, Unit 401

1460 N Halsted St

230 W Division St, Unit 1406

211 W Scott St

1600 N Halsted St

1168 N Wells St

300 division

1450 N Halsted St
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70 W Burton Pl

206 W Division St

201 W Division St

1220 N Wells St

208 W Scott St

1211 N La Salle Dr

70 W Burton Pl

1560 N Sandburg Terrace

Cummings House
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Faulkner House Condos

ParkSide of Old Town

1614 N Cleveland Ave

1610 N Mohawk St

Schiller Place

Golden Dragon

LaSalle Terrace

1510 N Sedgwick St
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Old Town, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Studio Apartments | $2,760 | $1,250 | $4,062 |
Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $2,450 | $6,483 |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $3,010 | $8,963 |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,561 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Old Town area of Chicago, IL is found at 1225 Old Town and is listed at 875 square feet priced from $3,714. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1225 Old Town | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 875 Sq Ft | $3,714 |
| The Scott Residences | 16 | 836 Sq Ft | $3,976 |
| SoNo East | J | 819 Sq Ft | $3,343 |
| Windsor North + Vine | A2 | 750 Sq Ft | $3,285 |
| The Archer | 1BR/1.0BA | 714 Sq Ft | $2,767 |
| Arco Old Town | 1BR/1.0BA | 661 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| 1522 N La Salle Dr | 1 Bedroom | 660 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
| 1553 N Wells St | 1b/1b | 650 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| The Sinclair | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1B-2 | 636 Sq Ft | $3,241 |
| Than Tower | 1 Bedroom | 623 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
Cheapest Available Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Old Town of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,300 at 1522 N La Salle Dr. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Old Town is currently $3,366. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1522 N La Salle Dr | 1 Bedroom | $2,300 |
| Than Tower | 1 Bedroom | $2,450 |
| 1553 N Wells St | 1b/1b | $2,600 |
| Arco Old Town | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,800 |
| SoNo East | O | $2,886 |
| The Sinclair | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1A-1 | $3,182 |
| Windsor North + Vine | A2 | $3,285 |
| 1225 Old Town | 1 BR, 1 BTH | $3,442 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Old Town Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Old Town with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Old Town is at 1522 N La Salle Dr listed at $2,300.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Old Town Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Old Town is $3,366.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Old Town Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Old Town is a 875 square feet unit starting from $3,714 at 1225 Old Town.
What is the average size for Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Old Town is currently 745 sq ft.
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