
Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL Under $2,000 (83 Rentals)


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Century Tower

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The Seneca Apartments

Arrive Streeterville

63 E Lake

14 West Elm Apartments

Fisher Building Apartments

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1133 N. Dearborn

Marina City

40 East Oak

Dearborn North

Dearborn Plaza

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1120 N. LaSalle

Arc at Old Colony

1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd

The Buckingham Student Living

Gramercy Row Apartments
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55 W. Chestnut

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1111 N. Dearborn

330 S. Wells St

11 W. Division

18 E. Elm

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1000 N. LaSalle

1036 N. Dearborn

Pittsfield Apartments

1164 N Dearborn
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211 E. Delaware

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1023 N Dearborn St, Unit 313

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1136 N La Salle Dr

130 N Garland Ct

200 W Superior St, Unit 2706B

777 N Michigan Ave, Unit 2106

111 E Chestnut St

1160 N Dearborn St, Unit #415

175 N Harbor Dr, Unit 175 North Harbor Drive

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1232
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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL2-ID1234

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL4-ID1408

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1396

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60 E Randolph St, Unit SI FL8-ID1346

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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236

69 W Huron St

187 E Chestnut St

1164 N Dearborn St, Unit 415

1023 N Dearborn St, Unit 504

661 N La Salle Dr
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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 | $2,592 | $1,315 | $9,999 |
| River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $1,450 | $6,999 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,691 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,114 | $1,411 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,999 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about River East
How much are Studio apartments in River East?
There are currently 233 Studio Apartments in River East with rent ranges from $1,315 to $9,999 with an average price of $2,592.
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 $1,450 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,080.
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 $1,819 to $14,435. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,691.
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 $1,411 to $23,973 - averaging $8,114 for the location.
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