Cheap Homes for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,635 (100 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

$1,875 - $3,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 N State St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 111 E Chestnut St

$1,950 - $6,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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111 E Chestnut St

ChicagoIL60611
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

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property at 622 N Wells St

$2,056

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Oct 5

622 N Wells St

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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

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property at 70 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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70 W Huron St, Unit 12

70 W Huron St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 152 W Superior St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

152 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 42 E Superior 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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42 E Superior St, Unit 9F

42 E Superior St
ChicagoIL60611
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 501 N State St

$2,226 - $3,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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501 N State St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 70 W Huron St

$2,230 - $3,965

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$2,230 - $3,965
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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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70 W Huron St

ChicagoIL60654

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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 Marina City priced from $2,000. 640 North Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,013. Here are the most affordable River North apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina CityFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$2,000
640 North WellsStudio 04AStudio,1BA$2,013
The Bush Temple IIM-A8Studio,1BA$2,044
320 N. MichiganStudioStudio,1BA$2,125
Asbury PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,138
100 W. Chestnut1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,177
AltaWest 09 & 10Studio,1BA$2,189
The Gallery on Wellsgastd10aStudio,1BA$2,281
Chestnut Tower ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, IL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $3.13 price per square foot 3-BR/2.5BA Model at 750 N. Rush in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $5,670. The second greatest value River North apartment is the Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft Model at 440 N. Wabash Ave. starting at $3,200 with a $2.42 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.
750 N. Rush3-BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$3.13
440 N. Wabash Ave.Two Bedroom 1324 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.42
10 E. Ontario St.2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.88
545 N Dearborn St, Unit 2201545 N Dearborn St2BR,2BA$3.26
303 W Ohio St, Unit Silver Tower303 W Ohio St2BR,2BA$3.26
21 E Chestnut1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.09
745 N Dearborn St745 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.06
545 N Dearborn St, Unit 2201B545 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.08
Asbury PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
100 W. Chestnut1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.89

Frequently Asked Questions about River North

What type of rentals are currently available in River North?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in River North, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,324 to $43,181. There are also 379 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River North ranging from $1,635 to $25,000.

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 $1,635 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,172.

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