
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,450 (164 Rentals) Page 3 of 4


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1111 N Wells St

32 W Chestnut St, Unit 4

206 W Division St

30 E Huron St, Unit 3105

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745 N Dearborn St

30 W Chestnut St

Marina City

519 N Clark St, Unit 3c

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215 W Lake St, Unit SI FL12-ID1343

661 N Clark St, Unit 0405

229 W Hubbard St

169 W Elm St

Shoreham and Tides

357 E Wacker Dr

440 N Franklin St

189 W Hubbard St

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316 W Illinois St

Flair Tower Apartments
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573 N State St

30 E Huron St, Unit #2106

447 N State St

674 N Wells St, Unit 1904

201 N Westshore Dr

25 E Superior St, Unit 15T

25 W Hubbard St

Maple

211 E. Ohio St.

Two East Oak
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180 W. Adams

200 N. Dearborn St.

55 E Erie St

600 N Lake Shore Dr

Morningside South

The Oliver on LaSalle

1100 N Dearborn

Morningside North

400 E Randolph St

215 W Washington
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233 E Erie St

400 E Randolph St, Unit 3504

204 W Hill Street

405 N Wabash Ave

The Bush Temple II

789 N La Salle Dr

200 N Dearborn St

440 N McClurg Ct

235 W Van Buren St

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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 | $2,592 | $1,315 | $9,999 |
River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $1,450 | $6,999 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,691 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,114 | $1,411 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,999 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 164 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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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