
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (48 Rentals)


14 West Elm Apartments

20 E Scott St, Unit SI FL2-ID286

Dearborn North

1330 N Dearborn

55 W. Chestnut

18 E. Elm

Park Dearborn

1000 N. LaSalle
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1136 N La Salle Dr

1120 N. LaSalle

106 W Chicago Ave, Unit 304, Unit 304

100 W. Chestnut

1133 N. Dearborn

127 Maple Ave

Canterbury Court Apartments

1111 N. Dearborn

1100 North Lasalle
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45 W Chicago Ave

30 W Huron St, Unit 02606, Unit 02606

Asbury Plaza

736 N Dearborn St

70 W Huron St, Unit 1007, Unit 1007

1134 N Dearborn St

9 W Elm St

755 N Wells St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1122 N Dearborn St
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1138 N Clark St

Elm Street Plaza

460 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID1351

169 W Superior St

800 N Cleveland Ave

1184 N Dearborn St

Maple

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

544 Oak at Parkside of Old Town
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Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

Atrium at Old Town Park

Elm 551 at Parkside

Two East Oak

The Oliver on LaSalle

Morningside South

1250 Lasalle

1100 N Dearborn

Morningside North
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1 E Scott St

204 W Hill Street

359 W Chicago Ave
Near North Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near North Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near North Side Studio Apartments | $2,384 | $1,245 | $4,545 |
Near North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $1,500 | $8,128 |
| Near North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,833 | $2,035 | $10,000+ |
| Near North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,489 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
| Near North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,524 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near North Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near North Side is at Maple listed at $1,230.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near North Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near North Side Apartment is $1,230 at Maple.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near North Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near North Side is starting from $1,230 at Maple.
What is the most affordable Near North Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Near North Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple and starts from $1,230.
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