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

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State and Grand
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$2,396 - $3,056
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$2,571 - $7,170

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State and Grand

505 N State StChicago, IL 60654
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Lake and Wells
$2,686 - $3,371
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$2,420 - $4,769

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Lake and Wells

210 N Wells StChicago, IL 60606
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The Sinclair
$3,079 - $4,379
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$2,788 - $14,820

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The Sinclair

1201 N La Salle DrChicago, IL 60610
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100 W. Chestnut
$2,177 - $2,538
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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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$2,933 - $3,858
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$2,824 - $20,334

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OneEleven

111 W Wacker DrChicago, IL 60601
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465 North Park
$3,349 - $3,664
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$2,702 - $14,536

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465 North Park

465 N Park DrChicago, IL 60611
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Env Chicago
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$3,050
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$2,228 - $11,376

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4

Env Chicago

161 W Kinzie StChicago, IL 60654
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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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Optima SignatureApex 20011,130 Sq Ft$6,055
The StreeterOne Bed W/Den Style (L)1,043 Sq Ft$3,735
Marquee at Block 371 Bedroom x 03985 Sq Ft$3,088
The Gallery on Wellsga1bd15b951 Sq Ft$3,821
Two West DelawarePlan 04B945 Sq Ft$4,745
Flair Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den A7938 Sq Ft$3,350
Atwater ApartmentsH929 Sq Ft$3,644
Axis Apartments and LoftsOne Bedroom926 Sq Ft$2,430
111 Point614903 Sq Ft$3,492
Lofts At River East1 Bedroom795 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,230
Atrium at Old Town Park1 Bedroom$1,756
18 E. Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,895
1036 N. Dearborn1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,925
Lake Shore PlazaOne Bedroom$2,005
1000 N. LaSalle1-BR/1BA$2,081
127 Maple AveL10$2,100
1120 N. LaSalle1-BR/1BA$2,143
Millennium Park Plaza1 Bed / 1 Bath$2,145
1111 N. Dearborn1-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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