
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,530 (70 Rentals)


55 W. Chestnut

111 E Chestnut St

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1136 N La Salle Dr

320 N. Michigan

10 E. Ontario St.

440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 01707, Unit 01707

106 W Chicago Ave, Unit 304, Unit 304

100 W. Chestnut

440 N. Wabash Ave.
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25 E. Delaware

100 W Erie St

30 W Huron St, Unit 02606, Unit 02606

300 N State St, Unit 04330, Unit 04330

30 E Huron St

360 W Illinois St

Asbury Plaza

The Bush Temple

736 N Dearborn St

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702 N Wells St, Unit 905, Unit 905
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663 N State St, Unit 911, Unit 911

755 N Wells St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Marina City

309 N Canal St

750 N. Rush

296 N Canal St

460 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID1351

169 W Superior St

800 N Cleveland Ave

645 W Kinzie St
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566 W Kinzie St

585 W Kinzie St, Unit 585 W Kinzie

Hugo River North

550 N Kingsbury St, Unit 1108, Unit 1108

42 E Superior St, Unit 9F, Unit 9F

688 N La Salle Dr, Unit 688 N Lasalle Dr.

225 W Huron St, Unit 602, Unit 602

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545 N Dearborn St, Unit 2201B, Unit 2201B

300 W Grand Ave, Unit 354

330 N Jefferson St, Unit 1916
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504 W Grand Ave

573 W Kinzie St

Alta

21 W Chestnut St, Unit 806, Unit 806

750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL16-ID270, Unit SI FL16-ID270

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353 N Desplaines St, Unit 2201

225 W Huron St, Unit 625

777 N Clark St

375 W Erie St, Unit 522, Unit 522
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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 | $2,510 | $1,272 | $4,779 |
River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $1,530 | $10,000+ |
| River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,064 | $2,025 | $10,000+ |
| River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,002 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
| River North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $26,225 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River North Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River North?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River North is at 320 N. Michigan listed at $2,045.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment is $2,045 at 320 N. Michigan.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River North Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River North is starting from $2,045 at 320 N. Michigan.
What is the most affordable River North Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 320 N. Michigan and starts from $2,045.
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