1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (514 Rentals)

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West77 Apartments
$2,450 - $3,159
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$2,200 - $5,636

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$2,200 - $5,636
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West77 Apartments

77 W HuronChicago, IL 60654
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AMLI River North
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$3,026 - $6,593
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$2,348 - $9,957

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AMLI River North

71 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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State and Grand
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$2,378 - $2,966
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$2,553 - $7,044

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State and Grand

505 N State StChicago, IL 60654
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Lake and Wells
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$2,570 - $3,371
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$2,373 - $4,769

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Lake and Wells

210 N Wells StChicago, IL 60606
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465 North Park
$3,459 - $3,719
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$2,880 - $13,734

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$2,880 - $13,734
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465 North Park

465 N Park DrChicago, IL 60611
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The Sinclair
$3,106 - $4,242
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$2,507 - $15,121

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The Sinclair

1201 N La Salle DrChicago, IL 60610
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1133 N. Dearborn
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$2,090 - $2,916
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$1,869 - $4,064

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1133 N. Dearborn

1133 N Dearborn StChicago, IL 60610
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100 W. Chestnut
$2,177 - $2,589
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$2,177 - $3,643

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100 W. Chestnut

100 W Chestnut StChicago, IL 60610
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OneEleven
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$3,202 - $3,988
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$2,554 - $21,707

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OneEleven

111 W Wacker DrChicago, IL 60601
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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 Eight O Five and is listed at 1,307 square feet priced from $4,418. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Eight O FiveA7PH Penthouse Residence1,307 Sq Ft$4,418
Flair Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom Penthouse PH11,122 Sq Ft$3,595
AMLI River NorthB5001,081 Sq Ft$3,908
The StreeterOne Bed W/Den Style (L)1,043 Sq Ft$4,205
640 North WellsOne Bedroom 04B995 Sq Ft$3,638
OneEleven1 Bed 1 Bath951 Sq Ft$3,854
868 N. WellsA19a951 Sq Ft$4,148
Lofts At River East1 Bedroom Plus Den950 Sq Ft$3,210
127 Maple AveM3950 Sq Ft$2,600
Two West DelawarePlan 04B945 Sq Ft$4,470

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 $3,103. 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 Blvd1168 N. LaSalle Dr.$1,590
18 E. Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,895
Arrive Streeterville05 One Bed$2,079
127 Maple AveL10$2,100
Asbury PlazaOne Bedroom$2,138
1111 N. Dearborn1-BR/1BA$2,162
Millennium Park Plaza1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom$2,175
100 W. Chestnut1-BR/1BA$2,177

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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 $3,103.

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 1,307 square feet unit starting from $4,418 at Eight O Five.

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 797 sq ft.

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