
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (461 Rentals)


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868 N. Wells

920 N Wells

AMLI 808

One Bennett Park

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Lake and Wells

Lake Shore Plaza

500 Lake Shore Drive

871 N Franklin

One Chicago

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The Sinclair

73 East Lake

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100 W. Chestnut

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OneEleven

220 WIL
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Wacker Place

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465 North Park

Aurelien

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1133 N. Dearborn

Marina City

Chestnut Place

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Env Chicago

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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 | $2,540 | $1,306 | $4,740 |
River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $1,600 | $8,128 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,761 | $1,790 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,436 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $924 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 461 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 Optima Signature and is listed at 1,130 square feet priced from $6,055. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Signature | Apex 2001 | 1,130 Sq Ft | $6,055 |
| The Streeter | One Bed W/Den Style (L) | 1,043 Sq Ft | $3,735 |
| Marquee at Block 37 | 1 Bedroom x 03 | 985 Sq Ft | $3,088 |
| The Gallery on Wells | ga1bd15b | 951 Sq Ft | $3,821 |
| Two West Delaware | Plan 04B | 945 Sq Ft | $4,745 |
| Flair Tower Apartments | One Bedroom + Den A7 | 938 Sq Ft | $3,350 |
| Atwater Apartments | H | 929 Sq Ft | $3,644 |
| Axis Apartments and Lofts | One Bedroom | 926 Sq Ft | $2,430 |
| 111 Point | 614 | 903 Sq Ft | $3,492 |
| Lofts At River East | 1 Bedroom | 795 Sq Ft | $2,935 |
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 $3,146. 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 |
| Atrium at Old Town Park | 1 Bedroom | $1,756 |
| 18 E. Elm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,895 |
| 1036 N. Dearborn | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $1,925 |
| Lake Shore Plaza | One Bedroom | $2,005 |
| 1000 N. LaSalle | 1-BR/1BA | $2,081 |
| 127 Maple Ave | L10 | $2,100 |
| 1120 N. LaSalle | 1-BR/1BA | $2,143 |
| Millennium Park Plaza | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $2,145 |
| 1111 N. Dearborn | 1-BR/1BA | $2,162 |
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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 $3,146.
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 1,130 square feet unit starting from $6,055 at Optima Signature.
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 841 sq ft.
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