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The Oliver on LaSalle

Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

1249 N Greenview Ave

Atrium at Old Town Park

1544-50 N. LaSalle Blvd.

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204 W Hill Street

1625 W Superior St

Warren Apartments

1436 W Erie

THREE Old Town Park

732 N Ada St

543 N Noble St
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1039 Grand Ave

Lake Street Lofts

Huron 1347 W

1526 W Augusta Blvd

Paper Box Lofts

Centrum Wicker Park

Reside on Green Street
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713 Milwaukee

Morningside South

640 North Wells

1250 Lasalle

Morningside North

Throop 734 N

1057 W Grand
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1501-1503 N Sedgwick St

215 W Washington

Old Town Park Tower 2
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 | $2,547 | $1,500 | $4,870 |
| River West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $1,300 | $5,930 |
| River West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,444 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| River West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,333 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| River West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,222 | $1,254 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 81 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 $1,750.
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 $3,149.
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 52 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 $345 which is $2,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River West.
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