
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,295 (149 Rentals) Page 3 of 3


875 N State St, Unit 1607

897 N State St

866 N Wabash Ave, Unit 10A

637 N Wells St, Unit unit 3210

350 E Ohio St

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920 N Wells

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

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Millennium on LaSalle

216 W Chicago Ave

175 E Delaware Pl

Aurelien

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Aqua at Lakeshore East

871 N Franklin

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One Superior Place

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211 E Ohio St, Unit 2513, Unit 2513

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Gold Coast

55 E Erie St

600 N Lake Shore Dr

431 S Dearborn St

The Oliver on LaSalle

35 E Division St

Randolph Tower City Apartments

204 W Hill Street
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1100 N Dearborn

10 West Elm

535 N Michigan Ave

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Old Town Park Tower 2

THREE Old Town Park

211 E Ohio St

The Bush Temple II

400 E Randolph St, Unit 2022, Unit 2022

400 N La Salle Dr

The Tides at Lakeshore East

420 N Franklin St

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Hubbard 221

2 E Erie St

640 North Wells

Eight O Five

1030 N State St

505 N Lake Shore Dr
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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