
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (229 Rentals)
Apartments in the River East area of Chicago with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Century Tower

21 E Chestnut

Marquee at Block 37

1100 North Lasalle

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North Harbor Tower

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750 N. Rush

868 N. Wells

AMLI 808

One Bennett Park

Aurelien

State and Grand
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Lake Shore Plaza

One Chicago

The Alfred

The Ardus

465 North Park

The Bush Temple

Chateau on Wells

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Marina City

Cortland River North

Chestnut Place

Env Chicago

40 East Oak

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Lake and Wells

Dearborn North
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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 | $2,518 | $1,105 | $5,243 |
| River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,041 | $1,600 | $8,282 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,407 | $2,180 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,406 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,927 | $9,586 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about River East
How much are Studio apartments in River East?
There are currently 240 Studio Apartments in River East with rent ranges from $1,230 to $5,243 with an average price of $7,913.
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 $1,600 to $8,282 with an average monthly rent of $3,041.
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 $2,180 to $18,797. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,407.
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 $2,220 to $23,973 - averaging $8,406 for the location.
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