The Loop, Chicago, IL Condos for Rent

67 rentals available

20 N State St #904, Chicago, IL 60602
$2,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
20 N State St #904Chicago, IL 60602
60 E Lake St #1706, Chicago, IL 60601
$2,235/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 660 sq ft
60 E Lake St #1706Chicago, IL 60601
235 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
$3,500/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,000 sq ft
235 W Van Buren StChicago, IL 60607View units
310 S Michigan Ave #1913, Chicago, IL 60604
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,270 sq ft
310 S Michigan Ave #1913Chicago, IL 60604View units
N Stetson Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 795 sq ft
N Stetson AveChicago, IL 60601
5 N Wabash Ave #304, Chicago, IL 60602
$2,695/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
5 N Wabash Ave #304Chicago, IL 60602View units
60 E Monroe St #4003, Chicago, IL 60603
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,487 sq ft
60 E Monroe St #4003Chicago, IL 60603
600 S Lasalle St #2322, Chicago, IL 60603
$4,790/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,385 sq ft
600 S Lasalle St #2322Chicago, IL 60603View units
125 S Jefferson St #1809, Chicago, IL 60606
$5,497/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,337 sq ft
125 S Jefferson St #1809Chicago, IL 60606
212 W Washington St #1413, Chicago, IL 60606
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
212 W Washington St #1413Chicago, IL 60606View units
200 N Dearborn St #2102, Chicago, IL 60601
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
200 N Dearborn St #2102Chicago, IL 60601View units
225 N Columbus St #6009, Chicago, IL 60601
$2,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 687 sq ft
225 N Columbus St #6009Chicago, IL 60601
331 S Wells St #1212, Chicago, IL 60604
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 622 sq ft
331 S Wells St #1212Chicago, IL 60604View units
208 W Washington St #2003, Chicago, IL 60606
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
208 W Washington St #2003Chicago, IL 60606
237 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
$2,206/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
237 E Wacker DrChicago, IL 60601
222 N Columbus Dr #3208, Chicago, IL 60601
$3,600/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,220 sq ft
222 N Columbus Dr #3208Chicago, IL 60601
6 N Michigan Ave #1509, Chicago, IL 60602
$3,800/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,395 sq ft
6 N Michigan Ave #1509Chicago, IL 60602
207 N Garland Ct, Chicago, IL 60601
$3,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 874 sq ft
207 N Garland CtChicago, IL 60601
17 S Wabash Ave #ID1504147P, Chicago, IL 60603
$7,389/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 441 sq ft
17 S Wabash Ave #ID1504147PChicago, IL 60603View units
306 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60604
$3,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
306 S Plymouth CtChicago, IL 60604
201 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 790 sq ft
201 W Lake StChicago, IL 60606
176 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 460 sq ft
176 N Wells StChicago, IL 60606
113 W Wacker Dr #270, Chicago, IL 60601
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 610 sq ft
113 W Wacker Dr #270Chicago, IL 60601
331 S Wells St #1008, Chicago, IL 60607
$2,385/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 625 sq ft
331 S Wells St #1008Chicago, IL 60607View units
E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
$4,545/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,246 sq ft
E Lake StChicago, IL 60601
28 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
$2,245/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 552 sq ft
28 E Adams StChicago, IL 60603
188 N Wells St #3-ID1240, Chicago, IL 60606
$2,020/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 620 sq ft
188 N Wells St #3-ID1240Chicago, IL 60606View units
205 W Wacker Dr #2610, Chicago, IL 60606
$2,798/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 837 sq ft
205 W Wacker Dr #2610Chicago, IL 60606

Welcome to The Loop, Chicago's largest business and government district. This area of the city was completely destroyed during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, but was immediately rebuilt in time for the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Its name originated to pay homage to the old-time cable cars that turned around on a pulley in the center of the district. When the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rapid transit system emerged during the turn of the 20th century, it also 'looped' around the downtown area, so the name remained.

Reconstruction of the area continued and paved the way for the emergence of Chicago's breathtaking skyline, which boasts some of the oldest and most architecturally-significant skyscrapers in the world. The Loop is also home to the Art Institute of Chicago, Civic Opera House, Grant Park, Millennium Park, the financial district and Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower), as well as Chicago's historic theater district, which is also called Broadway in Chicago.

Chicago Loop skyline during the day (Photo courtesy of Allan Henderson)

Transportation and Livability

The Loop's boundaries are the Chicago River on the west, Michigan Avenue on the east, Wacker Drive on the north and Congress Parkway on the south. It's 6.8 miles, or approximately 16 minutes away from Lakeview, the home of Wrigleyville and the Chicago Cubs.

Livability

While the Loop is best known for its skyscrapers and bustling downtown energy, it is also a livable area with highrise apartment buildings and condominiums. Surrounding neighborhoods: Greek Town, River North, South Loop, Streeterville and West Loop.

Cloud Gate (The Bean) in Millennium Park (Photo courtesy of Allan Henderson)

State Street, located close to the center of the Loop, isn't especially stroller friendly as it's always busy with commuters and shoppers, so it's not recommended for families. It is, however, is only a couple of blocks away from the Chicago Riverwalk, Grant Park and Millennium Park, very family-friendly areas. Dogs, however, are not allowed in Millennium Park. Other nearby family-friendly neighborhoods include River North and the South Loop.

Demographics

The Loop is a combination of single and married residents, with 93.1% of the population childless. Almost half of the population is single (43%), with 41.8% married, divorced and/or widowed.

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Commutes

The Loop is close to the Kennedy Expressway (via Congress Parkway), which connects to I-90 and I-290, and Lakeshore Drive (via Balbo Drive). The neighborhood is within walking distance to both Metra and CTA rapid transit stations. A public transportation commute to O'Hare Airport from the Loop takes just over 45 minutes. Lincoln Park is about 10 minutes away and easily accessible via the Red line train. Hyde Park, easily accessible via the Metra line, is 14 minutes away.

(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Gonzalez)

Neighborhood Life

The Loop's heart is State Street, also known as 'That Great Street' because when Marshall Field's department store was still around, it was the top shopping district in the city. Marshall Field's was bought out by Macy's, and the Carson Pirie Scott flagship store, which was two blocks away, was bought out by Target. In addition to these major retailers, there are many boutiques and shops located on State Street, as well as a number of bars and restaurants.

Chicago's theater district, which showcases Broadway and Broadway-bound productions, is also a major attraction to the Loop, as is Willis Tower and Millennium Park. The Loop is typically low key after 5 p.m and on weekends in the evenings, when Loop residents head to trendy drinking and dining destinations in nearby neighborhoods such as River North, West Loop and the Gold Coast.

The Loop History

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 changed everything for the city, but the Loop was particularly devastated ? all residences and businesses were completely wiped out. By 1893, when Chicago hosted the World's Fair, the neighborhood was mostly restored and bigger and better than ever. With the construction of more and more skyscrapers, the city was positioned as a metropolis.

Commercial growth continued in the 1900s with major retail stores, such as Marshall Field's, moving in. Hotels, Jewelers' Row and the theater district sprung up and thrived.

Though its busiest time is during the week, the Loop is considered the pulse of Chicago. Beyond its tourist appeal, annual events such as the Taste of Chicago, the lighting of the Daley Plaza Christmas tree and music festivals attract local and suburban residents.

Notable Addresses

5 S. Wabash Ave. - Chicago Jewelers' Row is a concentration of local jewelry businesses.

20 N. Upper Wacker Dr. - The Civic Opera House was built in 1929 and is the second-largest opera house in the country.

78 E. Washington St. - Chicago Cultural Center opened in 1897 and is considered the city's official reception hall for dignitaries.

50 W. Washington St. - Richard J. Daley Center is named after the longtime mayor and hosts many civic events, including protests and farmers' markets.

100 W. Randolph St. - James R. Thompson Centerhouses offices of the State of Illinois and is named after a former governor.