
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Printer's Row Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (41 Rentals)
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Pittsfield Apartments

820 Michigan by 3L Living

Presidential Towers

165 N Desplaines St

188 N Wells St

180 N Jefferson St

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30 East Roosevelt
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Fisher Building Apartments

MDA Apartments

780 S Federal St

1313 W Randolph St

The Alfred

Astoria Tower

1407 on Michigan

1000 S Michigan Ave
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777 South State

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Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

Century Tower

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Coeval

Millennium Park Plaza

Eleven40

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1400 Wabash
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330 S. Wells St

188 N Wells St

1212 S Michigan Ave

Columbus Plaza

The Station Lofts

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900 W Washington Blvd, Unit 32E

525 S. Dearborn St.

1251 S Michigan - Senior Living
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Luxury condo unit

R+D659

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The Tides at Lakeshore East

Lake Street Lofts

180 W. Adams
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200 N. Dearborn St.
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 | $2,365 | $1,595 | $5,182 |
| Printer's Row 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $1,640 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,901 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| Printer's Row 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,179 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 41 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 Presidential Towers priced from $1,622. 820 Michigan by 3L Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,689. Here are the most affordable Printer's Row apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Towers | STUDIO SIX | Studio,1BA | $1,622 |
| 820 Michigan by 3L Living | Studio East | Studio,1BA | $1,689 |
| 30 East Roosevelt | ER_1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| MDA Apartments | S3N - Modern | Studio,1BA | $1,790 |
| Imprint | Studio J | Studio,1BA | $1,821 |
| The Alfred | B5 | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| 1407 on Michigan | S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,942 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | Studio 1ba 09 | Studio,1BA | $1,942 |
| Century Tower | Studio 08 | Studio,1BA | $1,955 |
| Coeval | S1.L | Studio,1BA | $1,955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Printer's Row, IL
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Printer's Row area is the $2.24 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BATH Model at Carriage House Lofts in the in the Near South Side neighborhood starting from $3,341. The second greatest value Printer's Row apartment is the 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D Model at 30 East starting at $1,730 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the South 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage House Lofts | 3 BED 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 30 East | 4 BEDROOM/4 BATHROOM - D | 4BR,4BA | $1.24 |
| The Regal Apartments | 3 Bedrooms Floor Plan C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.09 |
| 1464 S MICHIGAN | 1464 S MICHIGAN | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 110 N Peoria St, Unit A01C | 110 N Peoria St | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 731 Plymouth by 3L Living | 2 Bedroom East | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 680 S Federal St, Unit Apt 808 | 680 S Federal St | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 777 South State | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Fisher Building Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Student | The Flats East West | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Printer's Row, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $1,955.
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 $33,705.
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 145 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 $479 which is $33,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Printer's Row.
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