Cheap Homes for Rent in the New East Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $2,000 (10 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 400 E Randolph St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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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

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400 E Randolph St, Unit 3022

400 E Randolph St
ChicagoIL60601
property at 130 N Garland Ct

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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130 N Garland Ct

ChicagoIL60602

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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
property at 347 E Wacker Dr

$2,430

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$2,430

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$2,430

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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New East Side, IL

As of July 16, 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 02 Model at 73 East Lake starting at $3,304 with a $4.20 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
73 East Lake021BR,1BA$4.20
Aqua at Lakeshore Eastaqv102bStudio ,1BA$4.97
Coast at Lakeshore EastCx1AStudio ,1BA$5.17
Cascadecast02cStudio ,1BA$6.02
Millie On MichiganA09.3Studio ,1BA$5.87
Shoreham and TidesSTUDIO 06 - THE SHOREHAMStudio ,1BA$4.61
North Harbor TowerSStudio ,1BA$4.74
MDA ApartmentsS2N - ModernStudio ,1BA$5.50

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 $12,450. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New East Side ranging from $2,000 to $12,500.

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 $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,169.

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