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535 N Michigan Ave

The Tides at Lakeshore East

Two East Oak

THREE Old Town Park

180 W. Adams

200 N. Dearborn St.

233 E Erie St

Paper Box Lofts

Morningside South

Morningside North

28 E Adams St

215 W Washington

Old Town Park Tower 2

850 N Dewitt Pl

211 E Ohio St

The Bush Temple II

400 E Randolph St, Unit 3712, Unit 3712

400 E Randolph St, Unit 2022, Unit 2022

400 N La Salle Dr

6 E Monroe St

420 N Franklin St

319 E Wacker Dr

Old Town Park Tower 3

400 E Randolph St

Hubbard 221

195 N Harbor Dr

2 E Erie St

640 North Wells

Eight O Five

401 E Ontario St, Unit 1605, Unit 1605

1000 N Lake Shore Dr

1030 N State St

401 E Ontario St

777 N Michigan Ave

1122 N Clark St

505 N Lake Shore Dr
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 | $2,515 | $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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There are currently 237 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 $1,795.
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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