
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,230 (100 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1140 North LaSalle Dr., Unit 708

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100 W. Chestnut

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1214 N La Salle Dr

30 W Huron St, Unit 02606

328 W Chestnut St

Hugo River North

216 W Chicago Ave

1220 N LaSalle

1235 N La Salle Dr
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The Archer

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2506

One East Delaware

141 W Superior St, Unit 27

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 1904

816 N La Salle Dr

128 W Chicago Ave

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AMLI 808

Maple

Elm 551 at Parkside
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11 W. Division

1036 N. Dearborn

The Oliver on LaSalle

544 Oak at Parkside of Old Town

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Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

Atrium at Old Town Park

1100 N Dearborn

204 W Hill Street

10 West Elm
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20 E. Scott Street

Two East Oak

THREE Old Town Park

The Bush Temple II

Eight O Five

796 N La Salle Dr

132 W Chicago Ave

33 W Delaware Pl

Morningside South

1250 Lasalle
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Morningside North

746 N Dearborn St

Old Town Park Tower 2

1190 N Clark St

1 E Scott St

832 N Orleans St

Terrace 459

1227 N La Salle Dr

Exhibit on Superior

740 N Dearborn St
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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 | $2,390 | $1,315 | $4,297 |
| Near North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $1,294 | $6,465 |
| Near North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,657 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Near North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,804 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
| Near North Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,165 | $2,655 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near North Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near North Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near North Side is under $1,819.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near North Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near North Side is Maple which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Near North Side costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near North Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Near North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near North Side?
Cheap apartments in Near North Side have an average cost of $1,071 which is $1,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Side.
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