1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (248 Rentals)

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Largest Available River East 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the River East area of Chicago, IL is found at 10 E. Ontario St. and is listed at 995 square feet priced from $2,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom995 Sq Ft$2,050
Marquee at Block 371 Bedroom x 03985 Sq Ft$3,085
AstonB3969 Sq Ft$3,439
Two West DelawarePlan P01960 Sq Ft$3,807
One ChicagoCA3953 Sq Ft$4,419
868 N. WellsA19a951 Sq Ft$3,904
The Gallery on WellsOne Bedroom (951 sf)951 Sq Ft$3,789
Lofts At River East1 Bedroom946 Sq Ft$3,260
Columbus Plaza1 Bedroom792 Sq Ft$1,968

Cheapest Available River East 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit River East of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,230 at Maple. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River East is currently $3,499. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,230
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath$1,375
Atrium at Old Town ParkConvertible 1 Bedroom$1,643
Gramercy Row Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A3 672 2F$1,712
1100 North Lasalle1 Bedroom$1,715
18 E. Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,795
Columbus PlazaConvertible$1,890
320 N. Michigan1 Bed/1 Bath$1,895
Marina CityOne Bedroom$1,950

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River East, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom River East Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in River East with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in River East is at Maple listed at $1,230.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom River East Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in River East is $3,499.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom River East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in River East is a 995 square feet unit starting from $2,050 at 10 E. Ontario St..

What is the average size for River East 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in River East is currently 819 sq ft.

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