
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (215 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the River East area of Chicago with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Marlowe

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Century Tower

21 E Chestnut

Marquee at Block 37

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Arrive Streeterville

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Coast at Lakeshore East

One Superior Place

North Harbor Tower

ReNew Waterside

The Streeter
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750 N. Rush

Fisher Building Apartments

868 N. Wells

920 N Wells

AMLI 808

One Bennett Park

Aurelien
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500 Lake Shore Drive

Lake Shore Plaza

One Chicago

The Alfred

The Ardus

465 North Park

The Bush Temple

Chateau on Wells
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OneEleven

Marina City

Cortland River North

Chestnut Place

Env Chicago

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Lake and Wells
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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 | $2,530 | $1,105 | $5,251 |
| River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $1,600 | $8,282 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,365 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,420 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,927 | $9,586 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including River East, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has established a name for itself as one of the best upscale communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Frequently Asked Questions about River East
How much are Studio apartments in River East?
There are currently 239 Studio Apartments in River East with rent ranges from $1,105 to $5,251 with an average price of $2,530.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom River East Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in River East ranges from $1,600 to $8,282 with an average monthly rent of $3,042.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in River East cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in River East range from $2,200 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,365.
How expensive are River East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 115 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in River East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,220 to $23,973 - averaging $8,420 for the location.
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