
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Printer's Row Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (144 Rentals)
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Straits Row

Pittsfield Apartments

Presidential Towers

30 East Roosevelt

820 Michigan by 3L Living

780 S Federal St

MDA Apartments

330 S. Wells St

180 North Jefferson
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188 N Wells St

Fisher Building Apartments

777 South State

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Coeval

Marina City

65 E 14th St

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Century Tower

1407 on Michigan

Eleven40
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731 Plymouth by 3L Living

Columbus Plaza

1171 S Michigan Ave

84 E Adams St

200 N Dearborn St

200 N Dearborn St, Unit 1503

130 N Garland Ct

1 E 8th St

871 S Clark St
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928 S Clark St

800 S Clark St, Unit 415

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1000 S Michigan Ave

320 N. Michigan

713 S Clark St

Astoria Tower

River City Apartments

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Imprint

330 N Clinton St
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1529 S State St, Unit 13F

180 W Lake St, Unit 1606

201 N Westshore Dr

216 N Wells St, Unit 1402

200 N Dearborn St, Unit 04503

1322 S Wabash Ave

208 W Washington St

1503 S State St

400 E Randolph St, Unit 821

343 S Dearborn St
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Printer's Row, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Printer's Row?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printer's Row Studio Apartments | $2,339 | $1,425 | $9,940 |
| Printer's Row 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,960 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,231 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $970 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 144 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Printer's Row Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Printer's Row Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Printer's Row area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 768 W. Jackson priced from $1,425. Presidential Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable Printer's Row apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 768 W. Jackson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Presidential Towers | STUDIO SIX | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| The Buckingham | 4x2 All Private Floors 14-18 | 4BR,2BA | $1,754 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| MDA Apartments | S3N - Modern | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Alfred | B7 | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| Marina City | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Coeval | S4.L | Studio,1BA | $2,021 |
| 320 N. Michigan | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| 215 West Apartments | studio / 1 bath (T07) | Studio,1BA | $2,027 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Printer's Row, IL
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Printer's Row area is the $0.96 price per square foot VanBuren Model at Tailor Lofts in the in the Printer's Row neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Printer's Row apartment is the 4x2 All Private Floors 3-13 Model at The Buckingham starting at $1,800 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Chicago Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Printer's Row apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailor Lofts | VanBuren | 4BR,4BA | $0.96 |
| The Buckingham | 4x2 All Private Floors 3-13 | 4BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 731 Plymouth by 3L Living | 2 Bedroom East | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| River City Apartments | 2 BR Standard | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| 777 South State | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Millennium on LaSalle | a12 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| 1401 S. State | A3-R | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Fisher Building Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | Studio 1ba 03 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Printer's Row Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Printer's Row?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Printer's Row is under $2,027.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Printer's Row?
The cheapest apartment in Printer's Row is 30 East Roosevelt which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Printer's Row costs $5,333.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Printer's Row?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 138 regular apartments in Printer's Row that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Printer's Row?
Cheap apartments in Printer's Row have an average cost of $829 which is $4,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Printer's Row.
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