Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,852 at Sentral Michigan Avenue and $2,167 at Park Michigan — Park Michigan is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $1,850 at Sentral Michigan Avenue and $1,795 at Park Michigan. Sentral Michigan Avenue lists 36 homes (20 available now); Park Michigan lists 20 (13 available now). Sentral Michigan Avenue’s utilities run $140–$380/mo by home size, covering gas, trash, water, sewer, cable and fiber internet. Park Michigan charges a $50 application fee, with initial-term pet fees of $400 per dog and $200 per cat.
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.
Sentral Michigan Avenue and Park Michigan 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 Sentral Michigan Avenue and Park Michigan?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 8 | 3 | $1,850 | $1,850–$2,493 | $2,363 | 435–570 |
| Park Michigan | 10 | 6 | $1,795 | $1,795–$2,079 | $1,923 | 555–575 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Park Michigan | 1 | 1 | $2,108 | $2,108 | $2,108 | 570 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 8 | 5 | $2,852 | $2,852–$3,674 | $3,151 | 695–835 |
| Park Michigan | 5 | 3 | $2,167 | $2,167–$2,338 | $2,218 | 620–704 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 18 | 12 | $3,471 | $3,471–$4,488 | $3,828 | 1,065–1,285 |
| Park Michigan | 4 | 3 | $2,807 | $2,807–$3,281 | $3,020 | 968 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 1 | 0 | $6,168 | $6,168 | $6,168 | 1,410 |
| Park Michigan | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Penthouses | ||||||
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | 1 | 0 | $10,824 | $10,824 | $10,824 | 2,100 |
| Park Michigan | No penthouse homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| Sentral Michigan Avenue | Park Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago | 1212 S Michigan Ave, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | South Loop | South Loop |
| Homes listed | 36 | 20 |
| Available now | 20 | 13 |
| Current special | Up to 1 month free — apply within 48 hours of tour for the Look & Lease special, terms apply | $1,500 incentive on vacant units — lease starts on or before Dec 31 |
| Fees & utilities | 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.) | Application fee $50. Pet fees for the initial lease term: dogs $400 · cats $200 (renewal terms: dogs $200 · cats $100), 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 parking $350/mo (per fee sheet on file) | 🅿️ Garage–covered · fee not published |
| Pets | Pet friendly, fees not posted (Oct 2026) | Max 2 pets, weight/breed rules, $400 dog / $200 cat fees (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | Shared |
| Transit | 🚇 Harrison (Red) · 6 min · 🚌 4, 3 | 🚇 Roosevelt (Red) · 3 min · 🚌 4, 3 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 94 / 100 / 92 | 95 / 100 / 93 |
| Year built | 2019 | 1981 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Indoor pool · Fitness center · Dog run · In-unit washer/dryer | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Floor-to-ceiling windows |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Sentral Michigan Avenue or Park Michigan?
One-bedrooms start at $2,852 at Sentral Michigan Avenue (8 homes, averaging $3,151) and $2,167 at Park Michigan (5 homes, averaging $2,218), so Park Michigan has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Sentral Michigan Avenue or Park Michigan?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,471 at Sentral Michigan Avenue and $2,807 at Park Michigan; Park Michigan starts lower. Averages: $3,828 at Sentral Michigan Avenue, $3,020 at Park Michigan.
How many homes are available now at Sentral Michigan Avenue and Park Michigan?
Sentral Michigan Avenue has 20 of its 36 listed homes available now; Park Michigan has 13 of 20. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Sentral Michigan Avenue and Park Michigan running?
Sentral Michigan Avenue: Up to 1 month free — apply within 48 hours of tour for the Look & Lease special, terms apply. Park Michigan: $1,500 incentive on vacant units — lease starts on or before Dec 31. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at Sentral Michigan Avenue and Park Michigan?
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.) Park Michigan: Application fee $50. Pet fees for the initial lease term: dogs $400 · cats $200 (renewal terms: dogs $200 · cats $100), 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 Sentral Michigan Avenue and Park Michigan located?
Both buildings are in South Loop, Chicago: Sentral Michigan Avenue at 808 S Michigan Ave and Park Michigan at 1212 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.