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The Loop is downtown Chicago's central business district, where every CTA line converges — home to Millennium Park, the Art Institute, the theater district, and the shortest possible commute to a downtown job.
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At a glance
| Layout | From |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,925 |
| 1 Bed | $2,250 |
| 2 Bed | $3,073 |
| 3+ Bed | $5,763 |
The overview
Living in the Loop means Millennium Park, the Art Institute, the theater district, and the lakefront are all at your feet — and your commute can be a five-minute walk. Historic office-to-residential conversions sit beside sleek new towers.
It's the most connected address in the city: every train line, Metra terminal, and bus route runs through it. The trade-off is a business-district rhythm — busiest by day, calmer on nights and weekends — that suits renters who prize convenience above all.
What you’ll love
The city's front lawn — world-class art, gardens, and lakefront a block away.
Millennium Park & Cloud Gate · Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave · Maggie Daley Park
The historic theater district and State Street shopping at street level.
Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St · State Street shopping · Chicago Riverwalk
Getting around
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OneEleven
The Loop
$2,598+
Studio
$2,983+
1 bed
$4,610+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Business Center +10
Marquee at Block 37
The Loop
$2,320+
Studio
$2,900+
1 bed
$4,099+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Sauna +21
Lake and Wells
The Loop
$2,147+
Studio
$2,644+
1 bed
$4,525+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Sauna +15
73 East Lake
The Loop
$2,828+
1 bed
$3,912+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Business Center +12
Linea Apartments
The Loop
$2,574+
Studio
$2,651+
1 bed
$3,999+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Business Center +11
Century Tower
The Loop
$2,089+
Studio
$2,290+
1 bed
$3,073+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Business Center, Rooftop Deck +8
How rent compares
| Neighborhood | Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop | $2,608 | $3,067 | $4,478 |
| South Loop | $2,437 | $2,772 | $3,814 |
| West Loop | $2,468 | $2,939 | $4,617 |
| River North | $2,582 | $3,297 | $4,604 |
| Chicago median | $2,483 | $3,021 | $4,416 |
Median asking rent from current availability. Updated daily.
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Rents in The Loop start around $1,925/month and update daily from current availability. The guide shows live pricing and the current deals, and a local locator can line up tours.
For anyone who works downtown, it's hard to beat — you can walk to the office and every train line is at your door. It's quieter on nights and weekends since it's primarily a business district.
Yes, relatively — it empties out after the workday, so residential blocks are calmer in the evenings than nightlife-heavy neighborhoods like River North.
Living in the Loop means every CTA line, the theater district, Millennium Park, and the lakefront are at your feet. Historic conversions and modern towers sit side by side, and your commute can be a five-minute walk.
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