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

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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    1130 South Michigan Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,159+
  • A living room with a grey sofa, a round orange cushion, a round wooden table with a chair and a rug with a chevron pattern.
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    1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $1,991+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and chairs
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    55 East Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
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  • 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 $2,696+
  • A living room with grey couches and a television mounted on the wall.
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    1128 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,019
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  • 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 $2,300+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    30 E. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605
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  • a living room with a view of a city and a table and chairs
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    1333 S Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,293+
  • A brown leather couch is in the foreground of a modern kitchen and living room.
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    1001 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,547+
  • A modern living room with a grey sofa set and a flat screen TV mounted on the wall.
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    1415 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,150
  • 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 $1,995+
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  • A modern living room with a glass table and a large window overlooking a cityscape.
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    1471 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,212
  • A modern kitchen with a dining table and chairs is available for rent.
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    151 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,400
  • A modern living room with a grey sofa and a glass coffee table.
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    600 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,200
  • 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 $2,165+
  • A living room with a white couch and a flat screen TV.
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    1530 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED $2,800
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
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    717 S. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60605
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  • 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 $2,382+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    619 S. Lasalle St., Chicago, IL 60605
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a counter and a living room with a couch
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    343 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604
    1 BED $1,750
  • 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 $1,864+
  • a gym with a lot of exercise equipment in it
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    2001 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60616
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    221 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
    1 BED $2,363+
  • 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 $2,160
  • a living room with a couch and a round table
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    2101 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
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Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 4.99% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,859 to $3,002.

Check out the average rent in Chicago.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL is $3,002.

Average rent in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

$3,002/mo Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $3,002.

    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 21% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 50% of Downtown Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 25% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL (50%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $2,019 and $8,668.

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

    There are 11 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    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 550 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

    • 25,860Total Population
    • 13,425 Female
      12,435 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL has 25,860 residents, 13,425 women and 12,435 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

    • 4,625 Family
      9,638 Non-family
    • 1,571 Children
      12,692 No Children
    • 14,263Total Number of Households
    • 1.12Average People Per Household
    • $120,725Median Household Income

    There is a total of 14,263 households in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 1,571 have children and 12,692 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 4,625 family households and 9,638 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Chicago is 1.12 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Chicago equals $120,725, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,482.

    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, 10% went to high-school, and 12% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 36% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 37% hold a Graduate Degree.