
Studio Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (312 Rentals)


Cascade

Marlowe

ONE Old Town Park

Century Tower

21 E Chestnut

Marquee at Block 37

1100 North Lasalle

North Water Apartments

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Arrive Streeterville

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Coast at Lakeshore East

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One Superior Place

North Harbor Tower

ReNew Waterside

The Streeter

Aqua at Lakeshore East

MDA Apartments

West77 Apartments
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868 N. Wells

920 N Wells

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AMLI 808

500 Lake Shore Drive

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Lake and Wells

Lake Shore Plaza

Asbury Plaza

Elm Street Plaza
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465 North Park

The Sinclair

Aurelien

73 East Lake

1133 N. Dearborn

OneEleven

Marina City

220 WIL
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1120 N. LaSalle

111 Point

Millennium on LaSalle

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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 | $2,515 | $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 312 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available River East Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the River East area of Chicago, IL is found at The Gallery on Wells and is listed at 720 square feet priced from $3,125. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery on Wells | gacnv14b | 720 Sq Ft | $3,125 |
| The Streeter | Jr. One Bed Style (C) | 713 Sq Ft | $2,840 |
| 73 East Lake | 10a | 692 Sq Ft | $2,560 |
| GRAND PLAZA | UNIT 5 (Studio) | 690 Sq Ft | $2,694 |
| Aqua at Lakeshore East | aqv104e | 681 Sq Ft | $2,756 |
| North Water Apartments | ce | 678 Sq Ft | $3,109 |
| The Ardus | A1 | 678 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
| Asbury Plaza | Convertible | 675 Sq Ft | $2,201 |
| MDA Apartments | V5 - Historic | 670 Sq Ft | $2,330 |
| Marquee at Block 37 | Studio x 21 | 656 Sq Ft | $2,389 |
Cheapest Available River East Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit River East of Chicago, IL is the Studio Model starting from $1,295 at 11 W. Division. The average price for all Studio apartments in River East is currently $2,515. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 11 W. Division | Studio | $1,295 |
| 1036 N. Dearborn | Studio | $1,375 |
| 211 E. Delaware | Studio | $1,445 |
| 25 E. Delaware | Studio 1 | $1,445 |
| 18 E. Elm | Studio | $1,445 |
| The Oliver on LaSalle | Studio | $1,504 |
| 244 E. Pearson | Studio | $1,675 |
| The Alfred | A3 | $1,795 |
| 1133 N. Dearborn | STUD/1BA | $1,806 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio River East Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in River East with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in River East is at 11 W. Division listed at $1,295.
How much is the average rent for a Studio River East Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in River East is $2,515.
What is the largest available Studio River East Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in River East is a 720 square feet unit starting from $3,125 at The Gallery on Wells.
What is the average size for River East Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in River East is currently 516 sq ft.
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