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


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Millie On Michigan

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Lake and Wells

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One Superior Place

The Streeter

Aqua at Lakeshore East

750 N. Rush

Cascade

Century Tower

1100 North Lasalle
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North Harbor Tower

ReNew Waterside

21 E Chestnut

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Fisher Building Apartments

868 N. Wells

920 N Wells
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AMLI 808

One Bennett Park

Lofts At River East

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State and Grand

500 Lake Shore Drive

Lake Shore Plaza

Asbury Plaza

871 N Franklin

One Chicago

The Alfred
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The Sinclair

Aurelien

Chateau on Wells

73 East Lake

1133 North Dearborn

100 W. Chestnut

OneEleven

Chestnut Place
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River East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River East Studio Apartments | $2,428 | $1,105 | $5,805 |
River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,448 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,128 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,404 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
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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 1,388 square feet priced from $3,115. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts At River East | 1 Bedroom Plus Den | 1,388 Sq Ft | $3,115 |
| Axis Apartments and Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1,062 Sq Ft | $2,875 |
| The Streeter | One Bed W/Den Style (L) | 1,043 Sq Ft | $4,000 |
| The Gallery on Wells | ga1bd06a | 1,038 Sq Ft | $3,718 |
| Atwater Apartments | E | 1,010 Sq Ft | $3,735 |
| 10 E. Ontario St. | 1 Bedroom | 995 Sq Ft | $2,050 |
| One Chicago | LA3 | 957 Sq Ft | $4,544 |
| 127 Maple Ave | L3 | 950 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| Flair Tower Apartments | Convertible | 938 Sq Ft | $3,303 |
| 920 N Wells | A7 | 932 Sq Ft | $3,807 |
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 $3,012. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Maple | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,230 |
| Dearborn North | Convertible | $1,675 |
| The Oliver on LaSalle | 1X1 | $1,932 |
| 1000 N. LaSalle | 1-BR/1BA | $1,953 |
| 320 N. Michigan | 1 Bedroom | $1,995 |
| 1036 N. Dearborn | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $1,995 |
| 1120 N. LaSalle | 1-BR/1BA | $2,009 |
| 10 E. Ontario St. | 1 Bedroom Corner | $2,050 |
| 1111 N. Dearborn | 1-BR/1BA | $2,054 |
| 100 W. Chestnut | 1BR-JR/1BA | $2,079 |
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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 $3,012.
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 1,388 square feet unit starting from $3,115 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 782 sq ft.
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