
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,295 (149 Rentals)


Dearborn Plaza

1036 N. Dearborn

61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL3-ID1400

Dearborn North

Gramercy Row Apartments

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1136 N La Salle Dr

18 E. Elm

211 E. Delaware

25 E. Delaware
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1140 N La Salle Dr, Unit unit 414

1164 N Dearborn

1023 N Dearborn St, Unit 014

1164 N Dearborn St, Unit 213

1023 N Dearborn St, Unit 105

1164 N Dearborn St, Unit 410

1140 N La Salle Dr, Unit 426

1140 N La Salle Dr, Unit 510

14 West Elm Apartments

1023 N Dearborn St, Unit 615
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1100 North Lasalle

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1120 N. LaSalle

244 E. Pearson

1000 N. LaSalle

1111 N. Dearborn

MDA Apartments

55 W. Chestnut

The Seneca Apartments

61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1396
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777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 904, Unit 904

1133 N. Dearborn

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

Fisher Building Apartments

330 S. Wells St

Marina City

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200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL15-ID619

Century Tower

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200 E Chestnut St, Unit SI FL17-ID620

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211 E Ohio St, Unit 712, Unit 712
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The Bush Temple

200 W Superior St, Unit 2706B, Unit 2706B

130 N Garland Ct

211 E Ohio St, Unit 1711, Unit 1711

320 N. Michigan

Arrive Streeterville

Columbus Plaza

61 W Erie St

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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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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 11 W. Division which is listed at $1,295, 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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