
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Printer's Row Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $949 (255 Rentals)
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1407 S Halsted St

Straits Row

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1234

768 W. Jackson

63 E Lake

30 East Roosevelt

Pittsfield Apartments

Presidential Towers
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1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 903

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30 E Roosevelt Rd, Unit SI FL7-ID805

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 809

Marina City

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1505

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 605

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1507

330 S. Wells St

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1205
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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1232

Eleven40

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1603

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1703

Astoria Tower

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2003

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2605

1305 S Michigan Ave

Randolph Tower City Apartments
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871 S Clark St

130 N Garland Ct

801 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 319

791 S Clark St

713 S Clark St

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Imprint

777 South State

712 S Clark St

Bellwether Residences

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2509
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910 S Clark St

Fisher Building Apartments

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2703

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2807

1407 on Michigan

The Alfred

630 S Clark St, Unit 3711

35 E Adams St, Unit 905

Gateway West Loop

1212 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2805
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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 | $2,542 | $1,500 | $6,509 |
| Printer's Row 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,550 | $9,244 |
| Printer's Row 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,312 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,925 | $1,411 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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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 4 Beds unit found at Straits Row priced from $1,399. 768 W. Jackson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,635. Here are the most affordable Printer's Row apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straits Row | Private Bedspace in a D6 with Roommates | 4BR,4BA | $1,399 |
| 768 W. Jackson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Presidential Towers | STUDIO SIX | Studio,1BA | $1,751 |
| 63 E Lake | S13 | Studio,1BA | $1,884 |
| Astoria Tower | Studio 08A | Studio,1BA | $1,979 |
| Marina City | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Bellwether Residences | S04 | Studio,1BA | $2,019 |
| Imprint | Studio J | Studio,1BA | $2,023 |
| Gateway West Loop | E1 | Studio,1BA | $2,038 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Printer's Row, IL
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Printer's Row area is the $2.81 price per square foot 187 N Westshore Dr Model at 187 N Westshore Dr in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Printer's Row apartment is the C5PH Model at Fisher Building Apartments starting at $3,635 with a $2.74 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 N Westshore Dr | 187 N Westshore Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Fisher Building Apartments | C5PH | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.74 |
| Tailor Lofts Student Living | Adams | 4BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| 333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17 | 333 E Wacker Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Dwight Lofts | 5 Person Private | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Regal Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 731 Plymouth by 3L Living | 2 Bedroom East | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Carriage House Lofts | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 30 East | 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM - B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 777 South State | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePrinter's Row, Chicago, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,038.
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 $1,750, while the average apartment in Printer's Row costs $2,893.
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 83 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 $448 which is $2,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Printer's Row.
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