Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (58 Rentals)

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311 W Illinois St
$1,8301 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

311 W Illinois St

Chicago, IL 60654
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100 W Erie St
$1,9301 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

100 W Erie St

Chicago, IL 60654
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730 N Dearborn St
$1,9691 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

730 N Dearborn St

Chicago, IL 60654
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559 W Kinzie St
$2,1601 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

559 W Kinzie St

Chicago, IL 60654
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355 N Desplaines St
$2,1891 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

355 N Desplaines St

Chicago, IL 60661
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385 W Ohio St
$2,2541 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

385 W Ohio St

Chicago, IL 60654
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River North, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available River North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River North area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Gramercy Row Apartments priced from $1,239. 25 E. Delaware has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable River North apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gramercy Row ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S16Studio,1BA$1,239
25 E. DelawareStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Marina CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Hugo River NorthStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The Bush TempleH-A3Studio,1BA$1,750
21 E ChestnutStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
55 W. ChestnutConvertible1BR,1BA$1,901

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, IL

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $3.13 price per square foot Type A Model at Chestnut Row Homes in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $15,000. The second greatest value River North apartment is the 3B/3B Model at Hugo River North starting at $5,042 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the Chicago Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chestnut Row HomesType A4BR,4.5BA$3.13
Hugo River North3B/3B3BR,3BA$3.19
100 West Chestnut Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.27
Cortland River NorthB2 - Wells2BR,1BA$3.45
620 N State St, Unit 2504620 N State St1BR,1BA$3.14
440 N. Wabash Ave.1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.53
State and GrandA31BR,1BA$3.41
55 W. ChestnutOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.35
400 N La Salle Dr, Unit 4006400 N La Salle DrStudio ,1BA$3.15
West77 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the River North Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

95 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River North is at Gramercy Row Apartments listed at $1,239.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment is $1,693 at Gramercy Row Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River North is starting from $3,155 at 100 West Chestnut Apartments.

What is the most affordable River North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The 808 Cleveland and starts from $4,899.

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