Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $985 (46 Rentals)

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1337 W Huron
1 Bedroom Apartments

1337 W Huron

1337 W HuronChicago, IL 60642
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1555 N Mohawk St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1555 N Mohawk St

1555 N Mohawk StChicago, IL 60610
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1326 N Cleaver
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1326 N Cleaver

1326 N CleaverChicago, IL 60642
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1363 W. Walton
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1363 W. Walton

1363 W Walton StChicago, IL 60642

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Wicker Park Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wicker Park Lofts

1515-1517 W Haddon AveChicago, IL 60642
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Huron 1347 W
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Huron 1347 W

1347 W Huron StChicago, IL 60642
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1625 W Superior St
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1625 W Superior St

1625 W Superior StChicago, IL 60622
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732 N Ada St
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732 N Ada St

732 N Ada StChicago, IL 60642
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Luxury condo unit
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Luxury condo unit

333 N CanalChicago, IL 60606
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R+D659
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R+D659

645-659 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60661
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Montauk
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Montauk

1550 N Wieland StChicago, IL 60610
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713 Milwaukee
1 Bedroom Apartments

713 Milwaukee

713 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60642

Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Morningside South
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside South

171 W Oak StChicago, IL 60610
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River West, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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Getting Around the River West Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River West?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River West Apartment is $1,230 at Maple.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River West is starting from $1,230 at Maple.

What is the most affordable River West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple and starts from $1,230.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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