Cheap Homes for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,600 (217 Rentals)

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property at 641 W Grand Ave

$1,960

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$1,960

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$1,960

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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641 W Grand Ave, Unit S

641 W Grand Ave
ChicagoIL60654
property at 1339 W Huron St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1339 W Huron St

ChicagoIL60642
property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122

1122 N Clark St
ChicagoIL60610

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property at 712 N Morgan St

$2,140 - $2,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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712 N Morgan St

ChicagoIL60642
property at 315 N May St

$2,178 - $2,787

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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315 N May St

ChicagoIL60607

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property at 1101 N Marshfield Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1101 N Marshfield Ave, Unit # 03R

1101 N Marshfield Ave
ChicagoIL60622

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property at 660 W Grand Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

660 W Grand Ave, Unit # 02W

660 W Grand Ave
ChicagoIL60654
property at 1101 N Marshfield Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1101 N Marshfield Ave, Unit 3R

1101 N Marshfield Ave
ChicagoIL60622
property at 1510 W Thomas St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 W Thomas St, Unit 2F

1510 W Thomas St
ChicagoIL60642
property at 1355 N Sandburg Ter

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

1355 N Sandburg Ter, Unit # 01403D

1355 N Sandburg Ter
ChicagoIL60610
property at 152 W Superior St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

152 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654
property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,050 - $2,600

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1122 N Clark St

ChicagoIL60610

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River West, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
McCrory Senior Apartments1 Bed 60%1BR,1BA$1,300
1522 N La Salle DrStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
1120 N. LaSalleSTUD/1BAStudio,1BA$1,615
1000 N. LaSalleSTUD/1BAStudio,1BA$1,750
The Oliver on LaSalleA021BR,1BA$2,031

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River West, IL

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the River West area is the $2.03 price per square foot 1327 W Walton St Model at 1327 W Walton St, Unit 2 in the in the Noble Square neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value River West apartment is the 1523 W Huron St Model at 1523 W Huron St, Unit 3 starting at $4,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the West Town neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1327 W Walton St, Unit 21327 W Walton St4BR,3.5BA$2.03
1523 W Huron St, Unit 31523 W Huron St3BR,2BA$2.00
Flannery Apartments3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$2.09
1349 N Noble St, Unit 31349 N Noble St3BR,2.5BA$1.98
613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1613 N Racine Ave4BR,2BA$1.95
1244 W Huron St, Unit 11244 W Huron St3BR,2BA$2.22
17 N Elizabeth St, Unit 2R17 N Elizabeth St1BR,1BA$2.25
1412 W Chicago Ave, Unit 3W1412 W Chicago Ave2BR,2BA$2.23
1714 W Warren Blvd, Unit E41714 W Warren Blvd3BR,2BA$2.00
1500 W Thomas St, Unit BF1500 W Thomas St2BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River West, Chicago, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about River West

What type of rentals are currently available in River West?

There are currently 905 Apartments for Rent in River West, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,195 to $43,181. There are also 541 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River West ranging from $1,674 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River West ranges from $1,674 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,391.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in River West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in River West range from $2,995 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $7,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,425.

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