Cheap Homes for Rent in the New East Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $2,000 (9 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 - $2,100

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,100
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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130 N Garland Ct

ChicagoIL60602
property at 201 N Westshore Dr
$2,200 - $4,000

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Base Rent$2,200 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $4,000
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
$2,295

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Base Rent$2,295

Total Monthly Price$2,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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222 N Columbus Dr, Unit 3504

222 N Columbus Dr
ChicagoIL60601
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property at 155 N Harbor Dr
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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155 N Harbor Dr, Unit 3306

155 N Harbor Dr
ChicagoIL60601

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property at 347 E Wacker Dr
$2,430 - $3,780

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Base Rent$2,430 - $3,780

Total Monthly Price$2,430 - $3,780
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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347 E Wacker Dr

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 1 Bed unit found at Columbus Plaza priced from $2,164. North Harbor Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,272. Here are the most affordable New East Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbus PlazaConvertible1BR,1BA$2,164
North Harbor TowerSStudio,1BA$2,272
Shoreham and TidesCONVERTIBLE 03 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$2,427

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the New East Side area is the $2.83 price per square foot 333 E Wacker Dr Model at 333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17 in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value New East Side apartment is the C03.2 ADA Model at Millie On Michigan starting at $3,449 with a $4.77 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.
333 E Wacker Dr, Unit 17333 E Wacker Dr2BR,2BA$2.83
Millie On MichiganC03.2 ADA1BR,1BA$4.77
180 N Michigan Ave180 N Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$4.45
73 East Lake051BR,1BA$4.36
Parkline ChicagoOne Bed 101BR,1BA$4.19
Shoreham and TidesONE BEDROOM 06 - THE SHOREHAM1BR,1BA$4.60
Columbus PlazaConvertible1BR,1BA$3.67
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqs107bStudio ,1BA$4.50
Cascadecacon11bStudio ,1BA$5.04
North Harbor TowerSStudio ,1BA$4.89

Frequently Asked Questions about New East Side

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

There are currently 29 Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,685 to $11,530. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New East Side ranging from $2,000 to $32,000.

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 $2,000 to $32,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,783.

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