
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (128 Rentals)


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55 W. Chestnut

111 E Chestnut St

440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 01707

106 W Chicago Ave, Unit 304

744 N Dearborn St

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102 W Chicago Ave

730 N Dearborn St

42 E Superior St, Unit 9F

10 E. Ontario St.
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736 N Dearborn St

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100 W. Chestnut

Asbury Plaza

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1136 N La Salle Dr

300 N State St, Unit 04330

70 W Huron St, Unit 12

30 W Huron St, Unit 02606

360 W Illinois St

45 W Chicago Ave

713 N Wells St
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The Bush Temple

128 W Chicago Ave

816 N La Salle Dr

663 N State St, Unit 911

804 N La Salle Dr

The Ardus

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1397

740 N Dearborn St

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152 W Huron St

181 W Superior St
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170 W Chicago Ave

142 W Superior St

158 W Superior St

749 N Clark St, Unit 01-0408

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL31-ID86

336 W Chestnut St

832 N Orleans St

460 N State St

539 N State St, Unit 3002

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State and Grand
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5 W Chestnut St

300 N State St, Unit 4708

300 N State St, Unit 4708

300 N State St, Unit 4708

296 N Canal St

175 W Superior St

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545 N Dearborn St, Unit 2201B

744 N Clark St

838 N State St, Unit 5H

300 N State St
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River North, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River North Studio Apartments | $2,657 | $1,324 | $9,999 |
River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $1,500 | $6,759 |
| River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,881 | $2,840 | $10,000+ |
| River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,651 | $5,090 | $10,000+ |
| River North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,592 | $1,394 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 128 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River North is under $2,266.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River North?
The cheapest apartment in River North is 100 W. Chestnut which is listed at $2,177, while the average apartment in River North costs $3,151.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River North?
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 18 regular apartments in River North 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 North?
Cheap apartments in River North have an average cost of $497 which is $2,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River North.
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