South Loop apartment move-in specials
Every apartment move-in special we are tracking in South Loop, Chicago (part of the Loop and Near South Side community areas), ranked by how much free rent is offered. See all of Chicago →
The South Loop apartment buildings tracked here are in Chicago’s Loop and Near South Side community areas, in ZIP codes 60605, 60607 and 60616. CTA “L” stations near these buildings include Roosevelt (Red, Green, Orange), Cermak-McCormick Place (Green) and LaSalle (Blue).
Key takeaways
- As of November 9, 2026, 12 South Loop apartment buildings are advertising a move-in special on this list.
- 7 of them offer at least one month of free rent, and 2 offer six weeks or more.
- The largest advertised special is up to 1.5 months free at 1000M.
- Advertised starting rents at these buildings range from $1,754 to $2,499 a month.
- The typical free-rent special is about 1 month of free rent.
- 2 of these offers have a stated deadline within the next 30 days.
| Building | Neighborhood | Special | Est. savings | Deadline | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000M1000 S Michigan Ave | Up to 1.5 months freeUp to 1.5 months free on select apartments when you lease today. Contact the leasing office for details. | ≈$3,447at lowest rent | No end date | $2,296 - $10,428 | |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue808 S Michigan Ave | Up to 6 weeks freeUp to 6 weeks free, plus a look-and-lease special if you apply within 48 hours of touring. | ≈$3,176at lowest rent | No end date | $2,292 - $13,141 | |
| 626 on the Park626 S Wabash Ave | 1 month free1 month free advertised at this new South Loop building. Contact leasing for terms. | ≈$2,283at lowest rent | No end date | From $2,299 | |
| Arrive LEX2138 S Indiana Ave | 1 month free1 month free on select units with 12+ month leases if you move in by Nov 15. | ≈$2,283at lowest rent | Nov 15 | $2,299 - $4,889 | |
| NEMA Chicago1210 S Indiana Ave | Up to 1 month freeUp to 1 month free on select units, plus a $500-$1,000 admin fee credit if you apply within 48 hours of touring. | ≈$2,232at lowest rent | No end date | $2,248 - $8,043 | |
| River City Apartments800 S Wells St | 1 month free1 month free plus a reduced $400 admin fee on 10-18 month leases if you apply within 48 hours. | ≈$2,216at lowest rent | No end date | $2,231 - $4,850 | |
| The Grand Central221 W Harrison St | 1 month free1 month free when you sign today. Restrictions apply. | ≈$2,075at lowest rent | No end date | $2,089 - $5,710 | |
| 1001 South State1001 S State St | Up to 2 weeks freeUp to half a month of base rent free. Minimum lease term applies. | ≈$1,125at lowest rent | No end date | $2,214 - $10,848 | |
| Arrive South Loop1935 S Wabash Ave | 2 weeks free2 weeks free if you move in by Nov 30. | ≈$1,154at lowest rent | Nov 30 | $2,499 - $4,619 | |
| The Elle801 S Financial Pl | $2,000 off first month$2,000 off the first month if you lease within 24 hours and move in by Dec 15. | ≈$2,000at lowest rent | Dec 15 | $2,069 - $6,605 | |
| Eleven401140 S Wabash Ave | Up to $1,500 off$1,000 off the first month ($1,500 on 2-bedrooms) if you move in by Dec 31. | ≈$1,500at lowest rent | Dec 31 | $1,947 - $5,642 | |
| Park Michigan1212 S Michigan Ave | $1,500 incentive$1,500 incentive on vacant units with a lease start by Dec 31 (promo code PRO2026). | ≈$1,500at lowest rent | Dec 31 | $1,754 - $3,704 |
South Loop move-in specials: FAQ
Are South Loop apartments offering move-in specials right now?
Yes. As of November 9, 2026, 12 apartment buildings in South Loop advertise a move-in special on Chicago Move In Specials. 7 of them offer at least one month of free rent. The largest is up to 1.5 months free at 1000M. Each building page shows the source and the date the offer was last updated.
What is the best move-in special in South Loop right now?
As of November 9, 2026, the largest advertised move-in special in South Loop is up to 1.5 months free at 1000M, 1000 S Michigan Ave. Up to 1.5 months free on select apartments when you lease today. Contact the leasing office for details. Confirm the current terms with the leasing office before applying.
How many South Loop apartments offer at least one month free?
7 of the 12 South Loop apartment buildings with move-in specials offer at least one month of free rent as of November 9, 2026, including 1000M, Sentral Michigan Avenue, 626 on the Park and 4 others. 2 offer six weeks or more. Each building page on Chicago Move In Specials lists the full terms, deadline and lease requirements.
What kinds of move-in specials do South Loop apartments offer?
Of the 12 South Loop apartment buildings with move-in specials on Chicago Move In Specials as of November 9, 2026, 9 offer free rent and 3 offer a dollar rent credit. Free rent is usually stated in weeks or months, while credits are a fixed dollar amount taken off rent. Filter the citywide list by type to compare offers.
Which South Loop move-in specials end soon?
As of November 9, 2026, 2 South Loop move-in specials have a stated deadline in the next 30 days: Arrive LEX (Nov 15) and Arrive South Loop (Nov 30). 7 other South Loop specials have no stated end date. Specials drop off the list automatically after their deadline.
What Chicago community area is South Loop in?
The South Loop apartment buildings on Chicago Move In Specials are in Chicago's Loop and Near South Side community areas, part of the 77 official community areas the City of Chicago uses for planning and data. "South Loop" is a neighborhood name commonly used by renters and leasing offices rather than an official boundary.
How much do South Loop apartments with move-in specials cost?
Advertised starting rents at South Loop buildings with move-in specials range from $1,754 to $2,499 a month as of November 9, 2026. These prices come from each building's source listing and may be "net effective," meaning the special is already spread across the lease. Check each building page for its full advertised range.