
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,350 (46 Rentals)


561 W 18th St

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241 W 23rd St, Unit Second Floor, Unit Second Floor

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

30 East Roosevelt

899 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 1806

899 S Plymouth Ct

899 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 1806, Unit 1806

901 S Plymouth Ct
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801 S Wells St, Unit 819

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820 Michigan by 3L Living

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Astoria Tower

1322 S Wabash Ave

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777 South State

1808 S Michigan Ave, Unit 22, Unit 22

2110 S Wabash Ave

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Coeval

1720 S Michigan Ave, Unit #1516, Unit #1516

680 S Federal St, Unit Apt 808, Unit Apt 808

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Neveseno

2113 S Wabash Ave

Eleven40
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221 E Cullerton St, Unit 410, Unit 410

1720 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2513, Unit 2513

1464 S Michigan Ave

1307 Michigan Ave

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Eastgate Village

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Loop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Loop Studio Apartments | $2,267 | $1,399 | $4,233 |
South Loop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,742 | $1,350 | $6,852 |
| South Loop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| South Loop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,514 | $1,825 | $10,000+ |
| South Loop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $879 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Loop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Loop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Loop is under $2,008.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Loop?
The cheapest apartment in South Loop is Prairie CoLiving which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in South Loop costs $6,173.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Loop?
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 54 regular apartments in South Loop 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 South Loop?
Cheap apartments in South Loop have an average cost of $993 which is $5,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Loop.
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