Cheap Homes for Rent in New East Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,900 (17 Rentals)

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

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 - $4,200

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$2,100 - $4,200

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$2,100 - $4,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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201 N Westshore Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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property at 222 N Columbus Dr

$2,100 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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222 N Columbus Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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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, Unit 4606

155 N Harbor Dr
ChicagoIL60601

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property at 360 E Randolph St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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360 E Randolph St, Unit 2006, Unit 2006

360 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 195 N Harbor Dr

$2,500 - $4,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

195 N Harbor Dr

ChicagoIL60601

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. 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$1,925
Millennium Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,965
320 N. MichiganStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,034
Coast at Lakeshore EastSx1CStudio,1BA$2,234

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the New East Side area is the $4.87 price per square foot Penthouse C Model at Parkline Chicago in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $10,967. 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 ChicagoPenthouse C3BR,3.5BA$4.87
333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17333 E Wacker Dr2BR,2BA$2.83
Coast at Lakeshore East2x2A-ADA2BR,2BA$4.79
73 East Lake07b2BR,2BA$4.00
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite1BR,1BA$3.02
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqa113d1BR,1BA$4.58
Shoreham and TidesONE BEDROOM 07 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$4.03
Cascadecami04b1BR,1BA$5.17
North Harbor TowerVStudio ,1BA$4.47
Millie On MichiganA09.3Studio ,1BA$5.18

Frequently Asked Questions about New East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in New East Side?

There are currently 27 Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,715 to $12,300. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New East Side ranging from $1,980 to $11,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New East Side ranges from $1,980 to $11,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,696.

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