Here’s an overview of downtown Chicago 1 bedroom condos for sale. All listed downtown Chicago 1 bedroom condos for sale by price range are also provided.
Prices start above $150,000 and extend well above $1,000,000. To see how well Chicago condo prices have appreciated in recent years see our Chicago Condo Index posts.
Understandably, developers tend to locate larger units on the sides of buildings with the better views. As such 1 bedroom units often end up on the sides with less interesting views. However those downtown buildings that primarily have units with 2 bedrooms or less are much more likely to have 1 bedroom units with good views. One example is 240 E Illinois.
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO 1 BEDROOM CONDOS FOR SALE
Sizes of downtown Chicago 1 bedroom condos range from less than 600 SF to a median size of around 900 SF to 2,000 SF or more. Many of the larger 1 bedroom units have a den or office. Only around 20% have more than 1 bathroom.
Many have a garage space. However, if it’s owned, it’s often sold for an additional amount. Parking is leased in many buildings.
Styles range from vintage to mid-century to contemporary. Vintage condos are located in the Gold Coast neighborhood and the north part of the Streeterville neighborhood in downtown Chicago. Condos in the Loop and River North will be exclusively mid-century to contemporary.
Loop 1 Bedroom Condos For Sale
Some downtown condos have views of Lake Michigan, especially those on higher floors. If you want a lake view and want to live right next to the lake, check out condos for sale on Lake Shore Drive.
Downtown high-rises that have several 1 bedroom apartments for sale include Trump Tower Chicago, The Aqua and 400 E Randolph.
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Fran Bailey specializes in downtown Chicago, Lincoln Park and Lake View condos, co-op apartments and houses. She has shared home buying and selling advice since 2006 and written about over 130 Chicago high rises. To schedule showings for any listings, get a 
