Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,676 at NEMA Chicago and $2,852 at Sentral Michigan Avenue — NEMA Chicago is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,496 at NEMA Chicago and $1,850 at Sentral Michigan Avenue. NEMA Chicago lists 42 homes (20 available now); Sentral Michigan Avenue lists 36 (20 available now). NEMA Chicago charges a $75 application fee and a $500 administrative fee. Sentral Michigan Avenue’s utilities run $140–$380/mo by home size, covering gas, trash, water, sewer, cable and fiber internet.
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 Sentral Michigan Avenue 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 Sentral Michigan Avenue?
| 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 |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 8 | 3 | $1,850 | $1,850–$2,493 | $2,363 | 435–570 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | 17 | 9 | $2,676 | $2,676–$3,233 | $2,985 | 580–706 |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 8 | 5 | $2,852 | $2,852–$3,674 | $3,151 | 695–835 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | 10 | 3 | $4,495 | $4,495–$5,997 | $5,569 | 962–1,332 |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 18 | 12 | $3,471 | $3,471–$4,488 | $3,828 | 1,065–1,285 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | 3 | 3 | $7,915 | $7,915–$8,243 | $8,049 | 1,740–1,809 |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 1 | 0 | $6,168 | $6,168 | $6,168 | 1,410 |
| Penthouses | ||||||
| NEMA Chicago | No penthouse homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 1 | 0 | $10,824 | $10,824 | $10,824 | 2,100 |
The buildings side by side
| NEMA Chicago | Sentral Michigan Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1210 S Indiana Ave, Chicago | 808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | South Loop | South Loop |
| Homes listed | 42 | 36 |
| 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 | Up to 1 month free — apply within 48 hours of tour for the Look & Lease special, terms apply |
| 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.) | Utilities by home size — deluxe loft and studio $140/mo · convertible studio $160 · 1-bedroom $180 · 2-bedrooms $220 · 3-bedrooms $245 · 4-bedrooms $380 — covering gas, trash, water, sewer, cable and 1,000 Mbps fiber internet; electricity is on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: valet $350/mo. Pet fees (one-time, non-refundable): dogs $600 · cats $250, plus $25/mo pet rent per pet, limit 2 pets. Storage: small lockers $65/mo · large lockers $125/mo · bike storage $60 one-time per lease. Application fee $75 per applicant. Admin fee $500. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file, updated May 2022.) |
| Parking (building summary) | Garage parking on-site | Valet parking $350/mo (per fee sheet 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. | Pet friendly, fees not posted (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | — | 🚇 Harrison (Red) · 6 min · 🚌 4, 3 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 93 / 99 / 93 | 94 / 100 / 92 |
| Year built | 2019 | 2019 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Indoor pool · Fitness center · Dog run · Basketball court | Outdoor pool · Indoor pool · Fitness center · Dog run · In-unit washer/dryer |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, NEMA Chicago or Sentral Michigan Avenue?
One-bedrooms start at $2,676 at NEMA Chicago (17 homes, averaging $2,985) and $2,852 at Sentral Michigan Avenue (8 homes, averaging $3,151), so NEMA Chicago has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, NEMA Chicago or Sentral Michigan Avenue?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,495 at NEMA Chicago and $3,471 at Sentral Michigan Avenue; Sentral Michigan Avenue starts lower. Averages: $5,569 at NEMA Chicago, $3,828 at Sentral Michigan Avenue.
How many homes are available now at NEMA Chicago and Sentral Michigan Avenue?
NEMA Chicago has 20 of its 42 listed homes available now; Sentral Michigan Avenue has 20 of 36. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are NEMA Chicago and Sentral Michigan Avenue running?
NEMA Chicago: Half a month free on select residences + $500 admin fee credit (Signature) / $1,000 (Skyline) — apply within 48 hours of tour. Sentral Michigan Avenue: Up to 1 month free — apply within 48 hours of tour for the Look & Lease special, terms apply. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at NEMA Chicago and Sentral Michigan Avenue?
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.) Sentral Michigan Avenue: Utilities by home size — deluxe loft and studio $140/mo · convertible studio $160 · 1-bedroom $180 · 2-bedrooms $220 · 3-bedrooms $245 · 4-bedrooms $380 — covering gas, trash, water, sewer, cable and 1,000 Mbps fiber internet; electricity is on the resident’s own ComEd account. Parking: valet $350/mo. Pet fees (one-time, non-refundable): dogs $600 · cats $250, plus $25/mo pet rent per pet, limit 2 pets. Storage: small lockers $65/mo · large lockers $125/mo · bike storage $60 one-time per lease. Application fee $75 per applicant. Admin fee $500. (Per the building’s fee sheet on file, updated May 2022.)
Where are NEMA Chicago and Sentral Michigan Avenue located?
Both buildings are in South Loop, Chicago: NEMA Chicago at 1210 S Indiana Ave and Sentral Michigan Avenue at 808 S Michigan Ave.
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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.