According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in the West Loop are hovering around $2,167, compared to a $1,530 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.
So how does the low-end pricing on a West Loop rental look these days—and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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500 W. Madison St., #04-3505
Listed at $1,455/month, this apartment, located at 500 W. Madison St. (at North Canal & West Madison streets), is 16.0 percent less than the $1,733/month median rent for a studio in the West Loop.
Apartment amenities include both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring, a spacious closet, large windows and stainless steel appliances. Pets are not welcome.
(See the complete listing here.)
922 W. Washington Blvd.
Then there's this apartment at 922 W. Washington Blvd., listed at $1,690/month.
In the unit, look for a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a balcony, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome. The building features garage parking, a swimming pool, a business center, outdoor space, a fitness center and a roof deck.
(See the listing here.)
353 N. Desplaines St.
This apartment, situated at 353 N. Desplaines St., is listed for $1,710/month.
In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings and large windows. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are permitted here. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking, a swimming pool, a roof deck, a fitness center, a business center, concierge service, outdoor space and a door person.
(See the listing here.)
1500 W. Monroe St., #212
And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1500 W. Monroe St. (at North Canal Street & North Milwaukee Avenue), which is going for $1,725/month.
The building features garage parking and a door person. In the unit, you're promised hardwood flooring, a balcony, high ceilings, in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and granite countertops. Cats are welcome.
(Check out the listing here.)
