Cheap Apartments for Rent in the New East Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,800 (35 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 400 E Randolph St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 3321

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 201 N Westshore Dr

$2,100 - $4,200

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$2,100 - $4,200

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$2,100 - $4,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Feb 24

201 N Westshore Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

400 E Randolph St, Unit 2312

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601

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property at 400 E Randolph St

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 2616

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 155 N Harbor Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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155 N Harbor Dr, Unit 4606

155 N Harbor Dr
ChicagoIL60601
property at 195 N Harbor Dr

$2,400 - $4,900

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$2,400 - $4,900

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$2,400 - $4,900

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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195 N Harbor Dr

ChicagoIL60601
property at 189 N Michigan Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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189 N Michigan Ave, Unit 47c

189 N Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60601
property at 360 E Randolph St

$2,400 - $5,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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360 E Randolph St

ChicagoIL60601

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Millie On Michigan
$2,538 - $6,238
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$2,538 - $6,238

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Millie On Michigan

300 N Michigan AveChicago, IL 60601
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property at 420 E Waterside Dr

$2,590 - $6,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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420 E Waterside Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 400 E Randolph St

$1,995 - $3,000

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400 E Randolph St

ChicagoIL60601
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320 N. Michigan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

320 N. Michigan

320 N Michigan AveChicago, IL 60601
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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 $1,875. Millennium Park Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,965. Here are the most affordable New East Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MDA ApartmentsS2N - ModernStudio,1BA$1,875
Millennium Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,965
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,070
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,145
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs106cStudio,1BA$2,291
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 03 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$2,294
Coast at Lakeshore EastSx1BStudio,1BA$2,303
Cascadecast01aStudio,1BA$2,505
Parkline Chicago061BR,1BA$2,533
Millie On MichiganA08Studio,1BA$2,538

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the New East Side area is the $5.26 price per square foot 1901 Model at Parkline Chicago in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $7,999. The second greatest value New East Side apartment is the 333 E Wacker Dr Model at 333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17 starting at $3,400 with a $2.83 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 Chicago19013BR,3BA$5.26
333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17333 E Wacker Dr2BR,2BA$2.83
Coast at Lakeshore East1x1A1BR,1BA$4.78
Millie On MichiganA04.3Studio ,1BA$5.30
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs105eStudio ,1BA$4.49
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 12 - THE SHOREHAMStudio ,1BA$4.47
Columbus PlazaConvertible Elite1BR,1BA$3.83
North Harbor TowerVStudio ,1BA$4.51
Cascadecast01aStudio ,1BA$4.92
MDA ApartmentsS2N - ModernStudio ,1BA$5.36

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 $1,875.

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 $2,045 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 $2,940 at MDA Apartments.

What is the most affordable New East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Millennium Park Plaza and starts from $3,875.

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