
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,105 (54 Rentals)


Gramercy Row Apartments

1164 N Dearborn

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit 212

14 West Elm Apartments

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit #1164-304

1100 N La Salle Dr

1100 North Lasalle

52 W Elm St, Unit 1102

188 N Wells St
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1140 N La Salle Dr

Dearborn North

440 N. Wabash Ave.

Pittsfield Apartments

The Seneca Apartments

Axis Apartments and Lofts

Fisher Building Apartments

MDA Apartments

Lake and Wells

175 E Delaware Pl
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330 S. Wells St

The Ardus

118 W Chicago Ave, Unit 1

200 E Chestnut St

1111 N. Dearborn St.

102 W Chicago Ave

110 W Chicago Ave, Unit S

1120 N. LaSalle

210 N Wells St
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Lake Shore Plaza

200 E Chestnut St

North Harbor Tower

Century Tower

1133 North Dearborn

Millennium Park Plaza

Cityfront Place

1011 Clark

11 W. Division

211 E. Delaware
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1036 N. Dearborn

600 N Lake Shore Dr

55 E Erie St

35 E Division St

244 E. Pearson

The Oliver on LaSalle

18 E. Elm

Atrium at Old Town Park

Randolph Tower City Apartments

204 W Hill Street
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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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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 $1,640.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River East?
The cheapest apartment in River East is Gramercy Row Apartments which is listed at $1,325, 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 24 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 $250 which is $16,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River East.
Expert Rental Resources
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
