
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,600 (126 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


45 W Chicago Ave

450 E Waterside Dr, Unit 407

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1239

330 S. Wells St

244 E. Pearson

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211 E Ohio St, Unit 1814, Unit 1814

10 E Ontario St, Unit 2410

810 N Clark St

The Bush Temple
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736 N Dearborn St

401 E Ontario St, Unit 3308, Unit 3308

750 N. Rush

1122 N Clark St, Unit 1510

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405 N WABASH, Unit 4401, Unit 4401

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343 S Dearborn St, Unit SI FL14-ID301

474 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 5603, Unit 5603

400 E Randolph St, Unit 2402, Unit 2402

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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL7-ID1331
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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL12-ID1343

Arrive Streeterville

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545 N Dearborn St, Unit 2201B, Unit 2201B

1122 N Dearborn St

106 W Chicago Ave

474 N Lake Shore Dr

474 N Lake Shore Dr

9 W Chestnut St

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Marina City
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151 E Randolph St

233 E Erie St, Unit 1703, Unit 1703

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL11-ID165

375 E Wacker Dr, Unit 385 East Wacker

111 Point

The Ardus

222 E Grand Ave

83 E Wacker Pl

674 N Wells St, Unit 1104, Unit 1104

186 W Randolph St
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341 E Wacker Dr

8 E Randolph, Unit 2106, Unit 2106

25 W Hubbard St

Maple

211 E. Ohio St.

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

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Two East Oak

180 W. Adams

200 N. Dearborn 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 | $2,515 | $1,295 | $4,935 |
River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,689 | $1,790 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,412 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $999 | $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 $1,795.
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 17 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 $745 which is $15,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River East.
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