
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (73 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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The Alfred

25 W Hubbard St

525 S. Dearborn St.

Maple

211 E. Ohio St.

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

600 N Lake Shore Dr

55 E Erie St

The Oliver on LaSalle
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Atrium at Old Town Park

35 E Division St

Randolph Tower City Apartments

1100 N Dearborn

204 W Hill Street

10 West Elm

The Tides at Lakeshore East

Two East Oak

THREE Old Town Park

180 W. Adams
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200 N. Dearborn St.

Paper Box Lofts

Morningside South
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 | $2,428 | $1,105 | $5,805 |
| River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,448 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,128 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,404 | $1,359 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 73 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 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 $1,497.
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 $28,302.
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 $506 which is $27,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River East.
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