Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (61 Rentals)

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River North, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available River North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River North area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 25 E. Delaware priced from $1,295. Marina City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable River North apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 E. DelawareStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Marina CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
The Gallery on WellsStudioStudio,1BA$1,893
320 N. Michigan1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
The Bush TempleH-A1Studio,1BA$1,925
55 W. ChestnutConvertible1BR,1BA$1,967
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$2,050
Hubbard PlaceS1Studio,1BA$2,105
Hugo River NorthStudioStudio,1BA$2,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, IL

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $3.07 price per square foot Penthouse Model at West77 Apartments in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $6,795. The second greatest value River North apartment is the Unit 1004 1104 Model at Chateau on Wells starting at $4,489 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West77 ApartmentsPenthouse3BR,3BA$3.07
Chateau on WellsUnit 1004 11042BR,2BA$3.68
100 West Chestnut Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.34
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
21 E Chestnut1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.98
440 N. Wabash Ave.1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.53
One Superior Place1 bed 1 bath / 151BR,1BA$3.25
545 N Dearborn St, Unit 2201B545 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.01
70 W Huron St, Unit 121070 W Huron StStudio ,1BA$3.31
Marina CityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the River North Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

95 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 25 E. Delaware listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment is $1,895 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 $2,950 at Marina City.

What is the most affordable River North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hugo River North and starts from $5,537.

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