
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (56 Rentals)
Apartments in the River East area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Marlowe

21 E Chestnut

Two West Delaware

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North Water Apartments

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AMLI River North

Flair Tower Apartments

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One Superior Place

ReNew Waterside
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The Streeter

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Arrive Streeterville

North Harbor Tower

14 West Elm Apartments

868 N. Wells

920 N Wells

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Lake and Wells

One Chicago
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465 North Park

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The Sinclair

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100 W. Chestnut

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OneEleven

220 WIL

Dearborn North

Dearborn Plaza

111 Point

Millennium on LaSalle

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Aurelien

Gramercy Row Apartments

215 West Apartments

Parkline Chicago

The Alfred

3Eleven

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55 W. Chestnut

Cityfront Place

Chestnut Tower Apartments

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440 N. Wabash Ave.

64 E Cedar St

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The Chatelaine

The Heritage Shops At Millennium Park

850 Lake Shore Drive

Walton Colonnade

680 N Lake Shore Dr

The Superior at LaSalle

Silver Tower
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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 56 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 $1,230 to $9,999 with an average price of $11,245.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
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