1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (466 Rentals)

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Flora
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$3,003 - $3,737
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$2,250 - $28,969

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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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Spoke
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$2,739 - $3,224
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$2,202 - $5,694

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Spoke

728 N Morgan StChicago, IL 60642
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SoNo East
$2,588 - $3,173
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$2,723 - $7,936

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SoNo East

840 W Blackhawk StChicago, IL 60642
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One Six Six
$2,725 - $3,673
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$2,121 - $3,744

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 26

One Six Six

166 N Aberdeen StChicago, IL 60607
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Catalyst
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$3,033 - $3,627
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$2,768 - $6,634

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Catalyst

123 N Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
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Lake and Wells
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$2,570 - $3,371
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$2,373 - $4,769

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Lake and Wells

210 N Wells StChicago, IL 60606
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Westerly
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$2,774 - $3,035
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$2,456 - $6,922

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Westerly

740 N Aberdeen StChicago, IL 60642
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The Sinclair
$3,084 - $4,252
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$2,507 - $15,121

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The Sinclair

1201 N La Salle DrChicago, IL 60610
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1225 Old Town
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$3,124 - $4,081
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$2,417 - $6,956

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

1225 Old Town

1225 N Wells StChicago, IL 60610
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100 W. Chestnut
$2,177 - $2,589
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$2,177 - $3,643

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100 W. Chestnut

100 W Chestnut StChicago, IL 60610
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Largest Available River West 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the River West area of Chicago, IL is found at Eight O Five and is listed at 1,307 square feet priced from $4,418. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Eight O FiveA7PH Penthouse Residence1,307 Sq Ft$4,418
Cobbler Square LoftsEA11,172 Sq Ft$2,697
Flair Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom Penthouse PH11,122 Sq Ft$3,750
Hubbard PlaceA9D1,110 Sq Ft$4,243
640 North WellsOne Bedroom 04B995 Sq Ft$3,666
FoundryD3965 Sq Ft$4,562
127 Maple AveM3950 Sq Ft$2,600
Cassidy on CanalOne Bedroom 13916 Sq Ft$3,775
TRIO ApartmentsOne Bedroom - A2704 Sq Ft$2,619

Cheapest Available River West 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit River West of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,230 at Maple. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River West is currently $3,100. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,230
McCrory Senior Apartments1 Bed 60%$1,300
Fulbrix Apartments1ba$1,313
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd1168 N. LaSalle Dr.$1,590
127 Maple AveL10$2,100
100 W. Chestnut1-BR/1BA$2,177
Century Tower1 Bed 1 Bath 07$2,199

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River West, Chicago, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including River West, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom River West Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in River West with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in River West is at Maple listed at $1,230.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom River West Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in River West is $3,100.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom River West Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in River West is a 1,307 square feet unit starting from $4,418 at Eight O Five.

What is the average size for River West 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in River West is currently 911 sq ft.

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