Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,299 at 1130 South Michigan and $2,330 at The Elle Apartments — 1130 South Michigan is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,915 at 1130 South Michigan and $2,036 at The Elle Apartments. 1130 South Michigan lists 42 homes (29 available now); The Elle Apartments lists 18 (12 available now). 1130 South Michigan (Eleven Thirty) charges a $79 application fee, with one-time pet fees of $275–$450. The Elle charges a $75 application fee, with one-time pet fees of $350 per cat and $400 per dog plus $35/mo pet rent.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
1130 South Michigan and The Elle Apartments are both professionally managed buildings in South Loop — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at 1130 South Michigan and The Elle Apartments?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | 3 | 1 | $1,915 | $1,915–$1,969 | $1,933 | 430 |
| The Elle Apartments | 4 | 2 | $2,036 | $2,036–$2,294 | $2,147 | 466–616 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | 34 | 23 | $2,299 | $2,299–$2,850 | $2,567 | 641–843 |
| The Elle Apartments | 12 | 8 | $2,330 | $2,330–$2,901 | $2,618 | 609–879 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | 5 | 5 | $3,556 | $3,556–$3,699 | $3,651 | 1,150 |
| The Elle Apartments | 2 | 2 | $4,219 | $4,219–$4,276 | $4,248 | 1,289–1,305 |
The buildings side by side
| 1130 South Michigan | The Elle Apartments | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1130 S Michigan Ave, Chicago | 801 S Financial Pl, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | South Loop | South Loop |
| Homes listed | 42 | 18 |
| Available now | 29 | 12 |
| Current special | $500 off | — |
| Fees & utilities | Application fee $79. One-time pet fees $275–$450. The platform notes the fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) | Application fee $75. Pet fees: cats $350 one-time (non-refundable) per pet · dogs $400 one-time per pet, plus $35/mo pet rent per pet, pet limit 2. The platform notes the fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | 🅿️ Valet · fee not published | 🅿️ Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | Max 2 pets, cats $275 / dogs $450 one-time fee (Oct 2026) | Pet-friendly, fees not posted (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Roosevelt (Red) · 4 min · 🚌 4, 3 | 🚇 Quincy/Wells (Brown) · 2 min · 🚌 151, 28 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 95 / 100 / 93 | 96 / 100 / 89 |
| Year built | 1967 | 2017 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Doorman · Dog run | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Dog run · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies |
See each building in full: 1130 South Michigan on IQ Realtors · The Elle Apartments on IQ Realtors
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, 1130 South Michigan or The Elle Apartments?
One-bedrooms start at $2,299 at 1130 South Michigan (34 homes, averaging $2,567) and $2,330 at The Elle Apartments (12 homes, averaging $2,618), so 1130 South Michigan has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, 1130 South Michigan or The Elle Apartments?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,556 at 1130 South Michigan and $4,219 at The Elle Apartments; 1130 South Michigan starts lower. Averages: $3,651 at 1130 South Michigan, $4,248 at The Elle Apartments.
How many homes are available now at 1130 South Michigan and The Elle Apartments?
1130 South Michigan has 29 of its 42 listed homes available now; The Elle Apartments has 12 of 18. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are 1130 South Michigan and The Elle Apartments running?
1130 South Michigan: $500 off. The Elle Apartments: no special on file. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at 1130 South Michigan and The Elle Apartments?
1130 South Michigan: Application fee $79. One-time pet fees $275–$450. The platform notes the fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) The Elle Apartments: Application fee $75. Pet fees: cats $350 one-time (non-refundable) per pet · dogs $400 one-time per pet, plus $35/mo pet rent per pet, pet limit 2. The platform notes the fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.)
Where are 1130 South Michigan and The Elle Apartments located?
Both buildings are in South Loop, Chicago: 1130 South Michigan at 1130 S Michigan Ave and The Elle Apartments at 801 S Financial Pl.
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Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.