
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (76 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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732 N Ada St

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1250 Lasalle

Morningside North

Throop 734 N

1057 W Grand

1501-1503 N Sedgwick St

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River West Studio Apartments | $2,565 | $1,295 | $4,291 |
| River West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $1,300 | $9,987 |
| River West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| River West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,131 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| River West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,545 | $1,449 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 $2,100.
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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