
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (224 Rentals) Page 5 of 5
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Eight O Five

247 E Chestnut St

400 E Randolph St, Unit 3022

400 E Randolph St

480 N McClurg Ct

501 N State St

544 N State St

300 N State St, Unit 3908

729 N Wells St

400 E Randolph St, Unit 2316

230 E Ontario St

GRAND PLAZA

Old Town Park Tower 3

630 N State St

33 W Ontario St

235 W Van Buren St

300 N State St, Unit 2330

300 N State St, Unit 4210

30 E Elm St

225 W Huron St

2 E Erie St

535 N Michigan Ave

777 N Michigan Ave
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 | $2,540 | $1,306 | $4,740 |
| River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $1,600 | $8,128 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,761 | $1,790 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,436 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $924 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 224 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 $1,869.
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 8 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 $631 which is $15,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River East.
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