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Prices and availability in Chicago, IL were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.
The best apartments in Chicago, IL are: Shoreham and Tides, North Harbor Tower, Presidential Towers, The Montrose and The Elle Apartments.
In Chicago, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of Chicago's rentals, 66% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.
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