
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (191 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
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868 N. Wells

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601 N State St

216 W Chicago Ave

200 W Grand Ave, Unit 1702

674 N Orleans St, Unit 3

501 N Kingsbury St

30 E Huron St, Unit 3105

507 N Kingsbury St
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70 W Huron St, Unit 12

530 N Kingsbury St

504 W Grand Ave

542 N Kingsbury St

547 N Kingsbury St

471 W Erie St

99 W Illinois St, Unit 609

Aurelien

740 N Dearborn St

607 N Wells St, Unit 3f-3r
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617 N Wells St, Unit 1003

210 W Institute Pl

30 E Huron St

375 W Erie St, Unit 321

State & Chestnut

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State and Grand

575 N State St

600 N Dearborn St, Unit 1305

700 N La Salle Dr

3Eleven

515 N State St

433 N Wells St

33 W Ontario St, Unit 44c

312 W Chestnut St, Unit 2108

109 E Illinois St, Unit 1912

347 W Chestnut St, Unit 2112

811 N La Salle Dr

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120 W Chestnut St

713 N Wells St

345 N La Salle Dr, Unit 2602

345 N La Salle Dr, Unit 3107

20 E Chestnut St, Unit 11B

838 N State St, Unit 16E

300 N State St, Unit 4009

539 N State St, Unit 3008

25 W Hubbard St

55 E Erie St

Luxury condo unit

300 N State St

Paper Box Lofts
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+ |
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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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