1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (144 Rentals)

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South Loop, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available South Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Loop area of Chicago, IL is found at SKY55 and is listed at 1,114 square feet priced from $3,145. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SKY551N Den1,114 Sq Ft$3,145
Burnham PointeResidence 6 & 7 (1BR+Den/1.5BA)963 Sq Ft$3,125
1001 South StateOne Bedroom 01912 Sq Ft$2,715
Sentral Michigan AvenueA6 Den900 Sq Ft$3,237
AMLI 900Chic900 Sq Ft$2,803
Roosevelt Collection LoftsJ893 Sq Ft$3,035
The Elle Apartments879879 Sq Ft$2,805
The Cooper1 Bed/1 Bath Den-2A-2850 Sq Ft$2,729

Cheapest Available South Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Loop of Chicago, IL is the Private bedroom with en-suite bathroom Model starting from $1,122 at Prairie CoLiving. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Loop is currently $2,607. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Prairie CoLivingPrivate bedroom with en-suite bathroom$1,122
McCormick CoLivingShared$1,255
21st Street Lofts by 3L LivingOne Bed Loft - E$1,739
30 East RooseveltER_1x1$1,750
777 South StateOne Bedroom$1,995
ELEVEN THIRTYTier 02 (1BR/1BA)$2,019
Astoria TowerOne Bedroom 05A$2,044
Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave1bd 1ba 12$2,051
Aspire ResidencesAsp_1b_09$2,145

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Chicago. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South Loop Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Loop Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Loop with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Loop is at Prairie CoLiving listed at $1,122.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Loop Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Loop is $2,607.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Loop Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Loop is a 1,114 square feet unit starting from $3,145 at SKY55.

What is the average size for South Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Loop is currently 1,659 sq ft.

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