1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (297 Rentals)

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River East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Largest Available River East 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the River East area of Chicago, IL is found at Lofts At River East and is listed at 1,143 square feet priced from $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts At River East1 Bedroom Plus Den1,143 Sq Ft$3,000
West77 ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1,099 Sq Ft$2,440
AMLI River NorthB5001,081 Sq Ft$4,092
The BernardinA31,063 Sq Ft$3,458
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom995 Sq Ft$2,050
One ChicagoLA3957 Sq Ft$4,495
The Gallery on Wellsga1bd15b951 Sq Ft$3,356
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom Elite792 Sq Ft$2,363

Cheapest Available River East 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit River East of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,230 at Maple. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River East is currently $3,042. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,230
The Oliver on LaSalle1X1$1,741
Atrium at Old Town ParkConvertible 1 Bedroom$1,756
1164 N Dearborn1BR/1BA$1,895
The Bush TempleH-C26$1,998
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom Corner$2,050
55 W. ChestnutOne Bedroom$2,081
320 N. Michigan1 Bedroom$2,095

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom River East Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in River East with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in River East is at Maple listed at $1,230.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom River East Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in River East is $3,042.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom River East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in River East is a 1,143 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Lofts At River East.

What is the average size for River East 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in River East is currently 804 sq ft.

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