Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,676 at NEMA Chicago and $2,441 at 1001 South State — 1001 South State is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,496 at NEMA Chicago and $2,092 at 1001 South State. NEMA Chicago lists 42 homes (20 available now); 1001 South State lists 23 (20 available now). NEMA Chicago charges a $75 application fee and a $500 administrative fee. 1001 South State’s required utility billing bundle runs $80–$135/mo by home size.
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.
NEMA Chicago and 1001 South State 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 NEMA Chicago and 1001 South State?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | 12 | 5 | $2,496 | $2,496–$2,949 | $2,677 | 482–585 |
| 1001 South State | 6 | 5 | $2,092 | $2,092–$2,460 | $2,266 | 581–646 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | 17 | 9 | $2,676 | $2,676–$3,233 | $2,985 | 580–706 |
| 1001 South State | 14 | 12 | $2,441 | $2,441–$2,968 | $2,713 | 730–912 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | 10 | 3 | $4,495 | $4,495–$5,997 | $5,569 | 962–1,332 |
| 1001 South State | 3 | 3 | $3,930 | $3,930–$4,484 | $4,164 | 1,138 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | 3 | 3 | $7,915 | $7,915–$8,243 | $8,049 | 1,740–1,809 |
| 1001 South State | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| NEMA Chicago | 1001 South State | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1210 S Indiana Ave, Chicago | 1001 S State St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | South Loop | South Loop |
| Homes listed | 42 | 23 |
| Available now | 20 | 20 |
| Current special | Half a month free on select residences + $500 admin fee credit (Signature) / $1,000 (Skyline) — apply within 48 hours of tour | — |
| Fees & utilities | Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $500. Only these figures are published in the building’s community fee profile — ask leasing for the deposit, utility package, pet and parking pricing. (Per the building’s community fee profile on the Apartments.com network, November 2026.) | Required utility billing bundle $80–$135/mo by home size, with electric billed separately on usage through a third party. Parking: garage $290–$350/mo. Pet fees: $300–$500 one-time per pet + $10–$20/mo pet rent. Storage $25–$50/mo. Guest suite $150/night. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 per unit. (Per the building’s fee guide on file, issued May 2025.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Garage parking on-site | Garage parking $290–$350/mo (per fee guide on file) |
| Pets | Offering a convenient place for grooming and bathing your dog, a playroom, an outdoor area featuring ramps and outdoor turf, as well as seating for pet parents to relax. | Max 2; monthly pet rent (cats $10/mo); breed restrictions; fees in Fee Guide (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | — | 🚇 Roosevelt (Red) · 4 min · 🚌 146, 62 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 93 / 99 / 93 | 98 / 100 / 92 |
| Year built | 2019 | 2016 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Indoor pool · Fitness center · Dog run · Basketball court | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Dog run · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, NEMA Chicago or 1001 South State?
One-bedrooms start at $2,676 at NEMA Chicago (17 homes, averaging $2,985) and $2,441 at 1001 South State (14 homes, averaging $2,713), so 1001 South State has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, NEMA Chicago or 1001 South State?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,495 at NEMA Chicago and $3,930 at 1001 South State; 1001 South State starts lower. Averages: $5,569 at NEMA Chicago, $4,164 at 1001 South State.
How many homes are available now at NEMA Chicago and 1001 South State?
NEMA Chicago has 20 of its 42 listed homes available now; 1001 South State has 20 of 23. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are NEMA Chicago and 1001 South State running?
NEMA Chicago: Half a month free on select residences + $500 admin fee credit (Signature) / $1,000 (Skyline) — apply within 48 hours of tour. 1001 South State: no special on file. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at NEMA Chicago and 1001 South State?
NEMA Chicago: Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $500. Only these figures are published in the building’s community fee profile — ask leasing for the deposit, utility package, pet and parking pricing. (Per the building’s community fee profile on the Apartments.com network, November 2026.) 1001 South State: Required utility billing bundle $80–$135/mo by home size, with electric billed separately on usage through a third party. Parking: garage $290–$350/mo. Pet fees: $300–$500 one-time per pet + $10–$20/mo pet rent. Storage $25–$50/mo. Guest suite $150/night. Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $450 per unit. (Per the building’s fee guide on file, issued May 2025.)
Where are NEMA Chicago and 1001 South State located?
Both buildings are in South Loop, Chicago: NEMA Chicago at 1210 S Indiana Ave and 1001 South State at 1001 S State St.
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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.