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245 W North AveChicago, IL 60610
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McCrory Senior Apartments
1709 W Washington BlvdChicago, IL 60612
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1241 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60622
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1100 North Lasalle
1100 N La Salle BlvdChicago, IL 60610
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1136 N La Salle DrChicago, IL 60610
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1522 N La Salle DrChicago, IL 60610
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1120 N. LaSalle
1120 LaSalle DrChicago, IL 60610
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1512 N Greenview Ave, Unit GR
1512 N Greenview AveChicago, IL 60642
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1512 N Greenview Ave
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1507 Elston N Ave, Unit 1R
1507 Elston N AveChicago, IL 60642
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1000 N. LaSalle
1000-1030 N LaSalle DrChicago, IL 60610
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6748 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60626
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1022 W Fry StChicago, IL 60642
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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL6-ID608
1515 N Fremont StChicago, IL 60642
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1140 N Wells StChicago, IL 60610
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1555 N Mohawk StChicago, IL 60610
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188 N Wells St, Unit SI FL3-ID1236
188 N Wells StChicago, IL 60606
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1515 N Fremont St, Unit SI FL7-ID305
1515 N Fremont StChicago, IL 60642
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Randolph Tower City Apartments
188 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60601
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440 W Elm St, Unit 111
440 W Elm StChicago, IL 60610
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343 W Schiller StChicago, IL 60610
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182 W Lake StChicago, IL 60601
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808 N Wells StChicago, IL 60610
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1350 N WellsChicago, IL 60610
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220 N Ada StChicago, IL 60607
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751 N Hudson AveChicago, IL 60654
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127 Maple Ave
127 Maple AveChicago, IL 60610
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North Town Village
1311 N Halsted StChicago, IL 60642
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1523 W Chicago Ave
1523 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60642
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Maple
150 W Maple StChicago, IL 60610
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1337 W Huron
1337 W HuronChicago, IL 60642
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Elm 551 at Parkside
551 W Elm StChicago, IL 60610
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1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd
1162-1168 N La Salle BlvdChicago, IL 60610
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1326 N Cleaver
1326 N CleaverChicago, IL 60642
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333 N CanalChicago, IL 60606
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R+D659
645-659 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60661
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1234 N Cleaver
1234 N CleaverChicago, IL 60642
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1363 W. Walton
1363 W Walton StChicago, IL 60642
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Montauk
1550 N Wieland StChicago, IL 60610
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1140 N Lasalle StChicago, IL 60610
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1440 N Ashland Ave
1440 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60622
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544 Oak at Parkside of Old Town
544 W Oak StChicago, IL 60610
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414 W Goethe StChicago, IL 60610
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Wicker Park Lofts
1515-1519 W Haddon AveChicago, IL 60642
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545 W Division StChicago, IL 60610
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Atrium at Old Town Park
303 W Division StChicago, IL 60610
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River West, Chicago, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| River West Studio Apartments | $2,562 | $1,295 | $4,291 |
| River West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $1,300 | $9,987 |
| River West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,464 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| River West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,105 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| River West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,634 | $1,449 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available River West Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the River West area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple priced from $1,230. McCrory Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable River West apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Maple | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| McCrory Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1522 N La Salle Dr | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 1000 N. LaSalle | 1-BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,081 |
| Stead 220 Chicago | Large Studio - Unit 13 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 127 Maple Ave | L10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 1120 N. LaSalle | 1-BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,143 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River West, IL
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the River West area is the $1.98 price per square foot 1349 N Noble St Model at 1349 N Noble St, Unit 3 in the in the Noble Square neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value River West apartment is the 1423 N Cleaver St Model at 1423 N Cleaver St, Unit 2 Front starting at $4,500 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Noble Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1349 N Noble St, Unit 3 | 1349 N Noble St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.98 |
| 1423 N Cleaver St, Unit 2 Front | 1423 N Cleaver St | 3BR,3BA | $2.18 |
| 1244 W Huron St, Unit 1 | 1244 W Huron St | 3BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 1429 W Superior St, Unit 3 | 1429 W Superior St | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1429 N Cleaver St, Unit 2F | 1429 N Cleaver St | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 1722 W Ohio St, Unit 2 | 1722 W Ohio St | 3BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| The 808 Cleveland | D5 | leasing per bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $1.53 |
| 1507 Elston N Ave, Unit 1R | 1507 Elston N Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| McCrory Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Maple | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River West is under $2,143.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River West?
The cheapest apartment in River West is Maple which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in River West costs $6,018.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in River West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in River West?
Cheap apartments in River West have an average cost of $686 which is $5,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River West.
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