Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New East Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,600 (24 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the New East Side area of Chicago.

property at 201 N Westshore Dr

$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000

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$2,100 - $4,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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201 N Westshore Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 347 E Wacker Dr

$2,430 - $3,780

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$2,430 - $3,780

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$2,430 - $3,780

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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347 E Wacker Dr

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MDA Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MDA Apartments

63 E Lake StChicago, IL 60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,000

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$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 2022

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 3022

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,100 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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400 E Randolph St

ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 2316

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601

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Cheapest Available New East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the New East Side area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at MDA Apartments priced from $1,925. 320 N. Michigan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable New East Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MDA ApartmentsS2N - ModernStudio,1BA$1,925
320 N. MichiganStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
Millennium Park Plaza1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,145
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,179
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 06 - THE SHOREHAMStudio,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the New East Side area is the $5.53 price per square foot Penthouse C Model at Parkline Chicago in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $12,450. The second greatest value New East Side apartment is the 2x2A-ADA Model at Coast at Lakeshore East starting at $5,288 with a $4.82 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkline ChicagoPenthouse C3BR,3.5BA$5.53
Coast at Lakeshore East2x2A-ADA2BR,2BA$4.82
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqv102bStudio ,1BA$4.95
Cascadecast02cStudio ,1BA$6.02
Millie On MichiganA09.3Studio ,1BA$5.81
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 06 - THE SHOREHAMStudio ,1BA$4.65
North Harbor TowerSStudio ,1BA$4.69
MDA ApartmentsS2N - ModernStudio ,1BA$5.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New East Side is at MDA Apartments listed at $1,925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New East Side Apartment is $2,145 at Millennium Park Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New East Side is starting from $2,970 at MDA Apartments.

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