1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (324 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 Axis Apartments and Lofts and is listed at 1,243 square feet priced from $2,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Axis Apartments and LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1,243 Sq Ft$2,695
Lofts At River East1 Bedroom Plus Den1,125 Sq Ft$3,600
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom995 Sq Ft$2,050
One ChicagoCA3953 Sq Ft$4,527
The Gallery on Wellsga1bd15b951 Sq Ft$3,896
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom792 Sq Ft$2,287
Aqua at Lakeshore East1 Bed/1 Bath734 Sq Ft$2,729

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 $3,549. 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
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath$1,375
Atrium at Old Town ParkConvertible 1 Bedroom$1,643
1100 North Lasalle1 Bedroom$1,715
18 E. Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,795
Two East Oak1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom$1,827
Columbus PlazaConvertible$1,891
1036 N. Dearborn1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,895
25 E. Delaware1 bedroom 1 bathroom$1,995
320 N. Michigan1 Bed/1 Bath$2,045

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River East, Chicago, IL

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Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $3,549.

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 1,243 square feet unit starting from $2,695 at Axis Apartments and Lofts.

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 943 sq ft.

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