Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 13, 2019
The cheapest apartments for rent in the Near North, Chicago1120 N. LaSalle St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

It can be challenging to find a good option for a reasonable price when seeking an apartment. So what does an affordable price on a rental in the Near North look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,034, compared to a $1,600 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.

A look at local listings in the Near North via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Chicago neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1164 N. Dearborn St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,070/month, this studio apartment, located at 1164 N. Dearborn St., is 28.0% less than the $1,486/month median rent for a studio in the Near North.

The building includes on-site laundry; the unit also features hardwood flooring and central heating. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

1120 N. LaSalle St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1120 N. LaSalle St., which, at 750 square feet, is going for $1,701/month.

Building amenities include garage parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. The apartment also features hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The rental is cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

750 N. Rush St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 750 N. Rush St., is listed for $1,835/month for its 640 square feet.

In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The listing is cat-friendly. Amenities offered in the building include a gym, garage parking and secured entry.

(See the listing here.)

440 N. Wabash Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 440 N. Wabash Ave., which is going for $1,850/month.

The building offers a swimming pool and a gym. In the unit, look for a walk-in closet, both air conditioning and central heating and a deck. Pets are not welcome. Look out for a $350 move-in fee, and $50 application fee.

(Check out the listing here.)

300 N. State St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 300 N. State St., there's this 725-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental, going for $1,950/month.

Expect to see both air conditioning and central heating and a balcony in the residence. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The building features on-site laundry, a gym and bike parking. Be prepared for a $225 move-in fee, $325 administrative fee, $275 move-in fee and $375 move-in fee.

(View the listing here.)


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