Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (127 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Fisher Building Apartments

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Century Tower

676 N La Salle Dr
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The Bush Temple

330 S. Wells St

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1000 N. LaSalle

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Millennium Park Plaza
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1111 N. Dearborn St.

Lake Shore Plaza

ONE Old Town Park

Marina City

1120 N. LaSalle

The Ardus

1133 North Dearborn

340 E North Water St

637 N Wells St

Lake and Wells

1136 N La Salle Dr, Unit 207
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 | $2,454 | $1,105 | $8,000 |
| River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,390 | $7,339 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,514 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,454 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,941 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 127 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 $1,425.
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 $28,320.
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 38 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 $193 which is $28,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River East.
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