Cheap Homes for Rent in River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,700 (94 Rentals)

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

property at 70 Huron W St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 21

70 Huron W St, Unit 1101, Unit 1101

70 Huron W St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 300 N State St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

300 N State St, Unit 2504, Unit 2504

300 N State St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 300 N State St

$1,850 - $3,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 N State St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 345 N La Salle Dr

$1,950 - $5,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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345 N La Salle Dr

ChicagoIL60654
property at 405 N Wabash Ave

$1,950 - $4,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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405 N Wabash Ave

ChicagoIL60611

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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

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property at 440 N Wabash Ave

$1,989

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$1,989
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$1,989

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

440 N Wabash Ave, Unit 2503, Unit 2503

440 N Wabash Ave
ChicagoIL60611

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property at 545 N Dearborn St

$2,100 - $3,550

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$2,100 - $3,550
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$2,100 - $3,550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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545 N Dearborn St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 152 W Superior St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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152 W Superior St, Unit 4R, Unit 4R

152 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 333 W Hubbard St

$2,100 - $4,600

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$2,100 - $4,600
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$2,100 - $4,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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333 W Hubbard St

ChicagoIL60654

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property at 70 W Huron St

$2,185

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$2,185
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$2,185

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 28

70 W Huron St, Unit 2401, Unit 2401

70 W Huron St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 216 W Chicago Ave

$2,200 - $4,550

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$2,200 - $4,550
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$2,200 - $4,550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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216 W Chicago Ave

ChicagoIL60654

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property at 30 E Huron St

$2,200 - $3,200

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$2,200 - $3,200
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$2,200 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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30 E Huron St

ChicagoIL60611
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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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. Gramercy Row Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,412. 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
Gramercy Row ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S15Studio,1BA$1,412
440 N. Wabash Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Marina CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
320 N. MichiganStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Hugo River NorthStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$2,050
100 W. Chestnut1BR-JR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,079
The ArdusA14Studio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, IL

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $3.03 price per square foot C1 Model at State and Grand in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $6,879. The second greatest value River North apartment is the 2-BR/2BA Model at 750 N. Rush starting at $3,557 with a $2.88 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.
State and GrandC13BR,2.5BA$3.03
750 N. Rush2-BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.88
303 W Ohio St, Unit Silver Tower303 W Ohio St2BR,2BA$3.26
Echelon Chicago2x2 Northeast2BR,2BA$3.34
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
West77 ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.21
316 W Illinois St316 W Illinois St1BR,1BA$3.30
100 W. Chestnut1BR-JR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.95
440 N. Wabash Ave.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.25

Frequently Asked Questions about River North

What type of rentals are currently available in River North?

There are currently 229 Apartments for Rent in River North, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,299 to $48,409. There are also 331 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River North ranging from $1,795 to $24,001.

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 $1,795 to $24,001 with an average monthly rent of $5,893.

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 $5,401 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,650 to $8,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $9,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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