
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (474 Rentals)


The Scott Residences

Post Chicago

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Marlowe

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Century Tower

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Hubbard Place

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Echelon Chicago

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SoNo East

Kingsbury Plaza

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The Evergreen Lofts

868 N. Wells

The Elizabeth Chicago

920 N Wells

The Dylan Chicago

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One Six Six

The 808 Cleveland

The Row Fulton Market

AMLI 808

The Mason
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1225 Old Town

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Lake and Wells

Cobbler Square Lofts

871 N Franklin

Onni Fulton Market

Than Tower

Westerly

369 Grand by Onni

Aberdeen East
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The Sinclair

The Hudson

100 W. Chestnut

220 WIL

Env Chicago

1120 N. LaSalle

180 North Jefferson

Alta

Acclaim on North Avenue

111 Point
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River West Studio Apartments | $2,572 | $1,434 | $4,510 |
River West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,180 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| River West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,718 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| River West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,929 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| River West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,517 | $1,404 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 474 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 Kingsbury Plaza and is listed at 986 square feet priced from $3,614. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Plaza | One Bedroom plus Den Renovated | 986 Sq Ft | $3,614 |
| The Leo | 810 | 971 Sq Ft | $4,175 |
| The Elizabeth Chicago | 04A - 1Bed + Den/1bath, Balcony | 969 Sq Ft | $3,695 |
| The Gallery on Wells | ga1bd15b | 951 Sq Ft | $3,927 |
| Linea Apartments | 1E | 915 Sq Ft | $2,943 |
| Catalyst | 1 Bed/1 Bath with Den | 910 Sq Ft | $3,555 |
| 920 N Wells | A4b | 883 Sq Ft | $3,891 |
| Chestnut Tower Apartments | A5 | 870 Sq Ft | $3,377 |
| Flair Tower Apartments | One Bedroom + Den A6 | 870 Sq Ft | $3,334 |
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 $3,180. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Maple | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,230 |
| McCrory Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 60% | $1,300 |
| 1000 N. LaSalle | 1-BR/1BA | $1,953 |
| 1440 N Ashland Ave | Apt2 | $2,000 |
| 100 W. Chestnut | 1BR-JR/1BA | $2,079 |
| 127 Maple Ave | L1 | $2,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver West, Chicago, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $3,180.
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 986 square feet unit starting from $3,614 at Kingsbury Plaza.
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 844 sq ft.
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