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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. Atrium at Old Town Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,308. 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
Atrium at Old Town Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,308
Elm 551 at ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$1,313
1100 North LasalleStudioStudio,1BA$1,390
1522 N La Salle DrStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
1000 N. LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$1,823

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River West, IL

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the River West area is the $1.95 price per square foot 724 N Willard Ct Model at 724 N Willard Ct, Unit G09C in the in the West Town neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value River West apartment is the 724 N Willard Ct Model at 724 N Willard Ct, Unit M01H starting at $4,100 with a $1.95 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.
724 N Willard Ct, Unit G09C724 N Willard Ct3BR,2.5BA$1.95
724 N Willard Ct, Unit M01H724 N Willard Ct3BR,2.5BA$1.95
724 N Willard Ct, Unit J03W724 N Willard Ct3BR,2.5BA$1.95
724 N Willard Ct, Unit R06A724 N Willard Ct3BR,2.5BA$1.95
1349 N Noble St, Unit 31349 N Noble St3BR,2.5BA$1.98
300 N Ogden Ave, Unit 306300 N Ogden Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
300 N Ogden Ave, Unit # 0202300 N Ogden Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
300 N Ogden Ave, Unit 202300 N Ogden Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
858 N Paulina St, Unit 1858 N Paulina St2BR,2BA$1.83
Affinity on North Avenue2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market2BR,2BA$1.40

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River West, Chicago, IL

Ranked #6

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 931 Apartments for Rent in River West, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,230 to $77,776. There are also 681 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River West ranging from $700 to $22,000.

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 $700 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,472.

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 $1,425 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,060 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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