
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,324 (222 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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800 N La Salle Dr

328 W Chestnut St

777 N Clark St

599 N State St

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Hugo River North

45 W Chicago Ave

216 W Chicago Ave

8 W Grand Ave
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Echelon Chicago

866 N Wabash Ave

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AMLI 808

105 W Chestnut St, Unit 2408

369 Grand by Onni

Exhibit on Superior

600 N Wells St, Unit 2705

713 N Wells St

Wacker Place

128 W Chicago Ave
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816 N La Salle Dr

401 N Clark St

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61 W Erie St, Unit SI FL2-ID1397

220 W Institute Pl

663 N State St, Unit 911

99 W Huron St, Unit 0612

One East Delaware

804 N La Salle Dr

70 W Huron St

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199 W Hubbard St

809 N Wells St

220 W Hubbard St

740 N Dearborn St

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AMLI River North

142 W Superior St

170 W Chicago Ave

158 W Superior St

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152 W Huron St, Unit 1

181 W Superior St
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349 W Wolf Point Plaza

749 N Clark St, Unit 01-0408

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One Superior Place

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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

5 W Chestnut St

300 N State St, Unit 4708
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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+ |
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There are currently 222 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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