Of the 1,055 homes currently listed for rent in 14 downtown ZIP codes, 147 have been available for a week or less (or at least were taken off the MLS and put right back on). The median price for all downtown rentals is just under $2,000 a month, but for these new listings it’s closer to $1,700. Eleven units are listed at that price; here are five from the South Loop, the West Loop, University Village, the Gold Coast, and Streeterville.

• 60605: Unit #709 at Marquee, 1464 S Michigan Ave; 2 / 1, 800 square feet; parking, heat, A/C, and gas included.
• 60607: Unit #209A at Emerald, 125 S Green St (pictured); 1 / 1; heat, A/C, gas, and water included; parking available for $200.
• 60608: Unit #101 at 1254 S Blue Island Ave; 2 / 2, 1,075 square feet.
• 60610: Unit #703 at 14 W Elm St; 2 / 1, 1,000 square feet; gas, heat, and water included.
• 60611: Unit #2112 at River East Center, 512 N McClurg Ct; 1 / 1, 920 square feet.