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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL. 134 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,029+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and chairs
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    55 East Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    1130 South Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,197+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a large window
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    808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,620+

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  • a living room with a couch and a round table
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    175 N Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
    1 BED $2,540+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    30 E. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $1,900
  • a living room with a view of the city and a blue couch and chair
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    1140 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,338+
  • a living room with a table and a couch in front of tall windows
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    1333 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,181+
  • a living room with a yellow couch and a city view
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    1001 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,459+
  • a living room with a blue couch and chairs and a table
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    2 East 8Th St., Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $1,815+
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a table
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    1545 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,096+
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  • a living room with a table and chairs and a television
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    717 S. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,296+
  • a living room with a view of a city and a couch and tables
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    730 South Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,461+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    619 S. Lasalle St., Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $1,895
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a large window
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    801 S Financial Pl, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,394+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a ceiling fan
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    651 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60607
    1 BED $1,846+
  • a gym with a lot of exercise equipment in it
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    2001 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60616
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    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a city view and a couch and a table
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    221 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
    1 BED $2,628+
  • a living room with two couches and a tv on the wall
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    330 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
    1 BED $2,138
  • a living room with a couch and a round table
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    2101 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room with blue walls and a couch and chairs
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    2101 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    1 BED $1,850+
  • a rendering of a living room with a couch and tables
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    2101 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
    1 BED $1,900
  • a living room with a couch and a tv in a loft
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    1900 S. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60616
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a gray couch and a large window
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    29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
    1 BED $2,407+
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    60 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    1 BED $2,740+
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Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL have decreased by 0.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,890 to $2,872.

Check out the average rent in Chicago.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,740, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL is $2,872.

Average rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

$2,872/mo Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, March 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $2,872.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    A share of 4% of apartments in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 16% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 22% of Downtown Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 59% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL (59%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Chicago, IL

    71 /100
    Very Walkable
    90 /100
    Rider's Paradise
    92 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 71, Transit Score®: 90, Bike Score®: 92

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL on RentCafe?

    There are 8 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 13 Apr 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The average Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL 1 bedroom apartment size is 486 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL demographics

    • 26,706Total Population
    • 13,484 Female
      13,222 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL has 26,706 residents, 13,484 women and 13,222 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Chicago’s population is 33.

    Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL households

    • 4,729 Family
      10,029 Non-family
    • 1,625 Children
      13,132 No Children
    • 14,757Total Number of Households
    • 1.67Average People Per Household
    • $122,690Median Household Income

    There is a total of 14,757 households in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 1,625 have children and 13,132 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 4,729 family households and 10,029 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Chicago is 1.67 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Chicago equals $122,690, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,594.

    Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 9% went to high-school, and 13% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 38% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 35% hold a Graduate Degree.