
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (191 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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Chestnut Tower Apartments

220 W Institute Pl

West77 Apartments

152 W Superior St

600 N Wells St, Unit 610

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2506

105 W Chestnut St, Unit 2508

10 E Ontario St

345 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1910
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106 W Chicago Ave

169 W Superior St

897 N State St

777 N Clark St

736 N Dearborn St

735 N Dearborn St

The Leo

674 N Wells St, Unit 1904

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 1904

179 W Huron St
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One East Delaware

613 N Wells St, Unit 2003

699 N Wells St

19 E Chestnut St

21 E Chestnut

296 N Canal St

866 N Wabash Ave

160 W Superior St

3 E Delaware Pl

42 E Superior St, Unit 9F
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663 N State St, Unit 911

225 W Huron St, Unit 625

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750 N Rush St, Unit SI FL31-ID86

Chestnut Place

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750 N. Rush

Exhibit on Superior

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AMLI River North

111 Point

16 W Grand Ave

406 N Clinton St, Unit 0713
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One Superior Place

550 W Kinzie St

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460 W Chicago Ave, Unit SI FL15-ID1351

871 N Franklin

489 N State St

67 W Huron St

Cassidy on Canal

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607 N Wells St

674 N Orleans St, Unit 2

330 W Grand Ave, Unit Studio with garage parking
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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 | $2,613 | $1,296 | $4,740 |
| River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $2,070 | $8,128 |
| River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,058 | $2,730 | $10,000+ |
| River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,829 | $5,537 | $10,000+ |
| River North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,456 | $1,474 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 191 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 $2,333.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River North?
The cheapest apartment in River North is 320 N. Michigan which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in River North costs $16,519.
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 10 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 $357 which is $16,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River North.
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