Cheap Homes for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,600 (219 Rentals) Page 2 of 5

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the River West area of Chicago.

property at 579 W Kinzie St

$2,225

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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579 W Kinzie St

ChicagoIL60654
property at 700 N La Salle Dr

$2,250 - $4,200

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$2,250 - $4,200

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 5

700 N La Salle Dr

ChicagoIL60654

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property at 1235 N La Salle Dr

$2,250 - $3,495

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$2,250 - $3,495

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1235 N La Salle Dr

ChicagoIL60610
property at 111 W Maple St

$2,250 - $2,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

111 W Maple St

ChicagoIL60610
property at 600 N Wells St

$2,271

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$2,271

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$2,271

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 3

600 N Wells St, Unit 610

600 N Wells St
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 1426 N Greenview Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1426 N Greenview Ave, Unit 1

1426 N Greenview Ave
ChicagoIL60642
property at 674 N Wells St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 5

674 N Wells St, Unit 1904

674 N Wells St
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 613 N Wells St

$2,382 - $3,883

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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613 N Wells St

ChicagoIL60654

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property at 1647 W North Ave

$2,390

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$2,390

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$2,390

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1647 W North Ave, Unit 03

1647 W North Ave
ChicagoIL60622
property at 165 N Canal St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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165 N Canal St, Unit 77G

165 N Canal St
ChicagoIL60606

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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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