
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,600 (22 Rentals)


188 N Wells St

40 East Oak

Fisher Building Apartments

21 E Chestnut St

1164 N Dearborn

1154 N Dearborn St, Unit 502
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20 N State St

The Bush Temple

Lake Shore Plaza

25 W Hubbard St

Maple

211 E. Ohio St.

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd
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180 W. Adams

200 N Dearborn St

600 N Lake Shore Dr

55 E Erie St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River East Studio Apartments | $2,527 | $1,105 | $5,251 |
River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,600 | $8,282 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,100 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,519 | $1,359 | $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 $1,640.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River East?
The cheapest apartment in River East is Maple which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in River East costs $16,519.
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 24 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 $250 which is $16,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River East.
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