About South Loop
The South Loop is not a single City community area in the ARO dataset. Addresses commonly described as South Loop may appear under Loop or Near South Side, so this guide uses a selected property set from both official areas.
That mixed geography matters for renters: a Clark Street loft, a Michigan Avenue tower, and a Wabash Avenue building can all be relevant South Loop leads even though the City labels them differently.
Local snapshot: This guide uses six City ARO records across the Loop and Near South Side community areas: 1000M, Imprint Lofts, Millie on Michigan, 1400 S Wabash, Aspire, and Aspire Residences. The City snapshot lists 65 ARO units across those selected records.
How affordable apartments come to South Loop
South Loop ARO inventory is tied to private buildings along major downtown residential corridors. The listings are useful starting points for calls, but each property controls its own leasing process and current availability.
Affordable housing inventory overview
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Page-specific City ARO records
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Listed ARO units in those records
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City records in Loop, Near South Side
The City snapshot lists three ARO records in the Loop community area and three in the Near South Side community area. This South Loop guide includes all six because the addresses sit along South Loop-relevant corridors.
The selected records are concentrated on Michigan Avenue, Clark Street, and Wabash Avenue, with the largest listed count at 1000M in this snapshot. The two Aspire records share the 2111 S Wabash address in the City dataset and should be verified carefully when calling.
The City lists 6 ARO properties in the Loop, Near South Side community areas (our snapshot of September 23, 2026; City last updated the dataset December 30, 2024). A listing means the property has ARO units — not that one is available now. Confirm current openings with each building's leasing office.
1000M
1000 S. Michigan Ave.
Units listed in City dataset: 23
Listed manager/developer: Willow Bridge
Phone (per City dataset): 312-820-1000
Imprint Lofts
739 S. Clark St.
Units listed in City dataset: 7
Listed manager/developer: Greystar
Phone (per City dataset): 312-847-7179
Millie on Michigan
300 N. Michigan Ave.
Units listed in City dataset: 7
Listed manager/developer: Magellan Property Management
Phone (per City dataset): 312-878-0300
1400 S Wabash
1400 S. Wabash Ave.
Units listed in City dataset: 8
Listed manager/developer: Greystar
Phone (per City dataset): 312-739-3005
Aspire
2111 S Wabash
Units listed in City dataset: 10
Listed manager/developer: Fernwood Property Management
Phone (per City dataset): 312-270-1160
Aspire Residences
2111 S. Wabash Ave.
Units listed in City dataset: 10
Listed manager/developer: Draper and Kramer, Inc.
Phone (per City dataset): 312-346-8600
Notable income-restricted buildings
1000M
1000 S. Michigan Ave.
Included because it is a Michigan Avenue City ARO record with 23 listed ARO units, the largest count in this South Loop property set.
Imprint Lofts
739 S. Clark St.
Included because it places a City-listed ARO record in the Printer's Row/Clark Street side of the South Loop search area.
1400 S Wabash
1400 S. Wabash Ave.
Included because it is a Wabash Avenue ARO record south of Roosevelt with 8 listed units in the City snapshot.
Aspire / Aspire Residences
2111 S. Wabash Ave.
Included because the City dataset contains two records at this address. Renters should confirm the correct leasing contact and whether the records refer to the same property before applying.
How to verify availability
- Call the building's City-listed phone number and identify the exact address because South Loop records span more than one official community area.
- For 2111 S Wabash, ask the leasing office to clarify whether the Aspire and Aspire Residences records share the same affordable-housing process.
- Ask whether the building accepts applications for ARO units year-round, by waitlist, or only when an income-restricted apartment is posted.
Income eligibility in South Loop
South Loop ARO eligibility depends on the unit tier. At 60% AMI in 2026, the limit is $51,060 for one person and $65,640 for three people. Use the exact City income-limit chart and ask each building which tier applies to the available unit.
Source: City of Chicago 2026 Income and Rent Limits. Effective May 1, 2026. Last verified: .
Transit access relevant to listed properties
- • Michigan, Clark, and Wabash records are near different CTA corridors; choose properties based on the route you actually expect to use.
- • Roosevelt station is a key South Loop rail hub, but it should not be assumed close to every listed address.
- • Metra Electric access may matter for buildings closer to Michigan Avenue or Museum Campus, while Clark Street records may orient more toward Loop bus and rail connections.
Neighborhood-specific affordable housing patterns
- • South Loop ARO records are split by City community area, so a simple Loop-only search misses Near South Side addresses and vice versa.
- • The property set mixes high-rise and loft-style addresses, but the City dataset verifies only property records and unit counts, not building type or floor plans.
- • The Wabash corridor requires careful address verification because the City snapshot includes two similar Aspire records at the same street address.
Where to start in South Loop
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Search both City areas
Use both Loop and Near South Side filters when using the ARO directory for South Loop leads.
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Confirm duplicate-looking records
If a property appears under similar names, ask the leasing office which record and phone number handles affordable applications.
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Match the commute route yourself
Check each exact address against CTA or Metra before applying; this guide does not publish commute-time claims.
Current opportunities
- • No verified current South Loop ARO opening was identified in this review. Confirm directly with 1000M, Imprint Lofts, Millie on Michigan, 1400 S Wabash, or Aspire before preparing an application.
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South Loop affordable housing FAQ
Why are South Loop records split between Loop and Near South Side?
The City dataset uses official community areas, while South Loop is a commonly used neighborhood name that crosses those boundaries. This page selects South Loop-relevant addresses from both areas.
Does the Aspire duplicate mean there are two separate waitlists?
Not necessarily. The City dataset contains two similar records at 2111 S Wabash. Confirm the correct leasing contact and process with the property before applying.
What should I ask a South Loop leasing office first?
Ask whether an ARO unit is available now, what AMI tier and bedroom size it uses, whether there is a waitlist, and what documents are needed before showing the apartment.
Explore other Chicago neighborhoods
- West Loop
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- Bronzeville
South Side guide where CHA and non-ARO programs are more important.