
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (128 Rentals) Page 3 of 3


440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 1504

411 W Chicago Ave

617 N Wells St, Unit 1003

210 W Institute Pl

25 W Hubbard St

55 E Erie St
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10 E Ontario St

653 N Kingsbury St

575 N State St

405 N Wabash Ave

The Bush Temple II

Paper Box Lofts
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300 N State St, Unit 5903

630 N Franklin St

744 N Clark St

661 N Clark St

547 N Kingsbury St

30 E Huron St

500 N State St
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853 N Larrabee St

360 N Jefferson St

758 N Larrabee St

212 W Superior St

333 W Hubbard St

345 N La Salle Dr

345 N LaSalle 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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