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1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd
1162-1168 N La Salle BlvdChicago, IL 60610
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,375 (31 Rentals)
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14 West Elm Apartments
14 W Elm StChicago, IL 60610
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1100 North Lasalle
1100 N La Salle BlvdChicago, IL 60610
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8 W Chestnut StChicago, IL 60610
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1140 N La Salle Dr
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Fisher Building Apartments
343 S Dearborn StChicago, IL 60604
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7 W Chicago Ave
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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 | $2,823 | $1,105 | $10,000+ |
River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,527 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,272 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,579 | $3,350 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,905 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River East is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River East?
The cheapest apartment in River East is 1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in River East costs $22,704.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in River East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in River East?
Cheap apartments in River East have an average cost of $205 which is $22,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River East.
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