Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,450 (164 Rentals)

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55 W. Chestnut
$1,953 - $2,436
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$1,789 - $3,323
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55 W. Chestnut

55 W Chestnut StChicago, IL 60610
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property at 111 E Chestnut St

$1,975

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$1,975 - $4,650
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$1,975 - $4,650

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111 E Chestnut St

ChicagoIL60611

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property at 777 N Michigan Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 16

777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 2106

777 N Michigan Ave
ChicagoIL60611
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1000 N. LaSalle
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$2,081 - $2,379
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$1,750 - $3,530
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1000 N. LaSalle

1000-1030 N LaSalle 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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102 W Chicago Ave
$2,093
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$2,025 - $2,093
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$2,025 - $2,093
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 17

102 W Chicago Ave

102 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60654
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1120 N. LaSalle
$2,143 - $2,611
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$1,816 - $3,616
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1120 N. LaSalle

1120 LaSalle DrChicago, IL 60610
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1111 N. Dearborn
$2,162 - $2,590
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$1,824 - $4,902
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1111 N. Dearborn

1111 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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property at 70 W Huron St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

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70 W Huron St, Unit 12

70 W Huron St
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 30 W Huron St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

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30 W Huron St, Unit 02606

30 W Huron St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 235 W Van Buren St

$2,200 - $2,300

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$2,200 - $3,100
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235 W Van Buren St

ChicagoIL60607
property at 42 E Superior St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

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42 E Superior St, Unit 9F

42 E Superior St
ChicagoIL60611
property at 20 N State St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

20 N State St, Unit 1139

20 N State St
ChicagoIL60602

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River East is at Maple listed at $1,230.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River East Apartment is $1,230 at Maple.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River East is starting from $1,230 at Maple.

What is the most affordable River East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple and starts from $1,230.

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