
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,234 (24 Rentals)


61 W Erie St

25 E. Delaware

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
River North Studio Apartments | $2,532 | $1,234 | $5,728 |
| River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,194 | $1,430 | $6,832 |
| River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,827 | $1,760 | $10,000+ |
| River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,833 | $5,346 | $10,000+ |
| River North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,301 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River North?
The cheapest apartment in River North is Gramercy Row Apartments which is listed at $1,324, while the average apartment in River North costs $24,999.
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 41 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 $506 which is $24,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River North.
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