Cheap Homes for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,800 (104 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the River North area of Chicago.

property at 300 N State St

$1,800 - $2,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 N State St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 111 E Chestnut St

$1,975 - $4,650

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$1,975 - $4,650
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$1,975 - $4,650

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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111 E Chestnut St

ChicagoIL60611
property at 152 W Superior St

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

152 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 405 N Wabash Ave

$2,150 - $4,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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405 N Wabash Ave

ChicagoIL60611

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property at 30 W Huron St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 W Huron St, Unit 02606

30 W Huron St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 333 W Hubbard St

$2,200 - $4,400

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$2,200 - $4,400
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$2,200 - $4,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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333 W Hubbard St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 360 W Illinois St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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360 W Illinois St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 70 W Huron St

$2,210 - $2,720

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$2,210 - $2,720
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70 W Huron St

ChicagoIL60654

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 300 N State St

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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300 N State St, Unit 3908

300 N State St
ChicagoIL60654

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 33 W Ontario St

$2,350 - $7,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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33 W Ontario St

ChicagoIL60654

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 $1,395. Marina City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable River North apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 E. DelawareStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,395
Marina CityFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Hugo River NorthStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
320 N. MichiganStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
AltaWest 09 & 10Studio,1BA$2,150
Next ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$2,192
The Gallery on Wellsgastd10bStudio,1BA$2,252
Chestnut Tower ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$2,285
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,369
The Leo1409Studio,1BA$2,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, IL

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $2.50 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at 116-120 Chestnut Properties in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value River North apartment is the Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft Model at 440 N. Wabash Ave. starting at $2,800 with a $2.11 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.
116-120 Chestnut PropertiesFour Bedroom4BR,3.5BA$2.50
440 N. Wabash Ave.Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.11
303 W Ohio St, Unit Silver Tower303 W Ohio St2BR,2BA$3.26
The 808 ClevelandD5 | leasing per bedroom4BR,3BA$1.53
318 W Grand Ave022BR,2BA$3.63
607 N Wells St607 N Wells St1BR,1BA$2.88
750 N. Rush1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.06
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
GRAND PLAZAUNIT 8 (1BR/1BA)1BR,1BA$3.80
AltaWest 09 & 10Studio ,1BA$3.82

Frequently Asked Questions about River North

What type of rentals are currently available in River North?

There are currently 218 Apartments for Rent in River North, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,306 to $48,409. There are also 286 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River North ranging from $1,800 to $19,998.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River North?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River North ranges from $1,800 to $19,998 with an average monthly rent of $6,092.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in River North?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in River North range from $5,537 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,650 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,449.

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