
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $949 (283 Rentals) Page 2 of 6
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35 E Adams St, Unit 905

1140 N La Salle Dr, Unit 508

1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122

440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 01707

631 N Wells St

622 N Wells St

201 W Ontario St

The Gallery on Wells

106 W Chicago Ave, Unit 304
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38 E Adams St

744 N Dearborn St

67 W Chicago Ave, Unit 01-1004

Lake Shore Plaza

693 N Wells St

699 N Wells St

North Harbor Tower

Asbury Plaza

127 Maple Ave

10 E. Ontario St.
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211 E Ohio St, Unit 2513

535 N michigan Ave, Unit 2507

1122 N Dearborn St

730 N Dearborn St

200 N Dearborn St, Unit 04503

216 N Wells St, Unit 1402

208 W Washington St, Unit 1503

613 N Wells St, Unit 2003

320 N. Michigan

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420 E Ohio St, Unit SI FL11-ID583
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441 E Ohio St

736 N Dearborn St

746 N Dearborn St

633 N Wells St

Millennium on LaSalle

21 E Chestnut

19 E Chestnut St

Millennium Park Plaza

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100 W. Chestnut

Columbus Plaza
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201 N Garland Ct, Unit SI FL22-ID1014

Shoreham and Tides

70 W Huron St, Unit 12

235 W Van Buren St

30 W Huron St, Unit 02606

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West77 Apartments

201 N Westshore Dr

42 E Superior St, Unit 9F

152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

300 N State St, Unit 04330
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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+ |
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There are currently 283 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 11 W. Division listed at $1,365.
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 $3,200 at 440 N. Wabash Ave..
What is the most affordable River East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Century Tower and starts from $4,345.
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