
Studio Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (348 Rentals)


The Residences at NewCity

180 North Jefferson

Post Chicago

Kingsbury Plaza

Cassidy on Canal

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Flora

Marlowe

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Spoke

Century Tower

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Xavier

Circa 922

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Hubbard Place

Echelon Chicago

SoNo East

1100 North Lasalle

868 N. Wells
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The Elizabeth Chicago

920 N Wells

The Dylan Chicago

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One Six Six

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AMLI 808

The Mason

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Catalyst

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Lake and Wells

The 808 Cleveland

465 Carpenter
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871 N Franklin

Onni Fulton Market

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Westerly

369 Grand by Onni

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The Sinclair

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1225 Old Town

220 WIL

Alta

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1120 N. LaSalle
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Acclaim on North Avenue

111 Point

Arthur on Aberdeen

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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 | $2,547 | $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+ |
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There are currently 348 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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the River West area of Chicago, IL is found at Cobbler Square Lofts and is listed at 1,188 square feet priced from $2,963. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbler Square Lofts | EC1 | 1,188 Sq Ft | $2,963 |
| Lake and Wells | C3 | 793 Sq Ft | $2,810 |
| Wolf Point East | SC5 | 697 Sq Ft | $3,149 |
| Linea Apartments | C2 | 689 Sq Ft | $2,522 |
| The Ardus | A1 | 678 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
| 640 North Wells | Convertible One Bedroom B | 660 Sq Ft | $2,490 |
| Eight O Five | Convertible 2 Penthouse Residence | 658 Sq Ft | $2,770 |
| 111 Point | 518 | 643 Sq Ft | $2,590 |
| Spoke | JA3 | 642 Sq Ft | $2,806 |
| Wolf Point West | Conv-01.1 | 642 Sq Ft | $2,485 |
Cheapest Available River West Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit River West of Chicago, IL is the Studio Model starting from $1,600 at 1522 N La Salle Dr. The average price for all Studio apartments in River West is currently $2,547. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1522 N La Salle Dr | Studio | $1,600 |
| The Oliver on LaSalle | S07 | $1,626 |
| Atrium at Old Town Park | Studio B | $1,659 |
| 1000 N. LaSalle | STUD/1BA | $1,750 |
| 640 North Wells | Studio 04A | $2,025 |
| Century Tower | Studio 08 | $2,047 |
| K2 Apartments | Unit 07 | $2,062 |
| Alta | West 09 & 10 | $2,095 |
| The Mason | S2 | Studio | 467 SF | $2,145 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver West, Chicago, IL
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio River West Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in River West with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in River West is at 1522 N La Salle Dr listed at $1,600.
How much is the average rent for a Studio River West Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in River West is $2,547.
What is the largest available Studio River West Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in River West is a 1,188 square feet unit starting from $2,963 at Cobbler Square Lofts.
What is the average size for River West Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in River West is currently 559 sq ft.
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