Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New East Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 130 N Garland Ct

$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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130 N Garland Ct

ChicagoIL60602
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

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 420 E Waterside Dr

$2,590 - $4,995

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$2,590 - $4,995

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$2,590 - $4,995

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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420 E Waterside Dr

ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 3712, Unit 3712

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,200

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$2,200

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 2022, Unit 2022

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 $1,900. 320 N. Michigan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable New East Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MDA ApartmentsS3N - ModernStudio,1BA$1,900
320 N. MichiganStudioStudio,1BA$2,025
Millennium Park Plaza1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,145
North Harbor TowerS1 & S2Studio,1BA$2,160
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,268
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 09 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$2,516
73 East Lake10aStudio,1BA$2,560
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs105eStudio,1BA$2,574
Coast at Lakeshore EastSx1BStudio,1BA$2,631
Millie On MichiganA09.3 ADAStudio,1BA$2,658

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the New East Side area is the $4.93 price per square foot Penthouse C Model at Parkline Chicago in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $11,087. The second greatest value New East Side apartment is the 2x2A-ADA Model at Coast at Lakeshore East starting at $5,466 with a $4.98 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$4.93
Coast at Lakeshore East2x2A-ADA2BR,2BA$4.98
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$2.99
73 East Lake10aStudio ,1BA$3.70
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs107bStudio ,1BA$4.60
Cascadecami04b1BR,1BA$5.19
Millie On MichiganA09.3Studio ,1BA$5.33
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 06 - THE SHOREHAMStudio ,1BA$5.08
North Harbor TowerSStudio ,1BA$4.66
MDA ApartmentsS3N - ModernStudio ,1BA$5.21

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 $1,900.

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 $2,095 at 320 N. Michigan.

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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