
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,249 (34 Rentals)


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River North, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River North?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
River North Studio Apartments | $2,783 | $1,249 | $7,062 |
River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,728 | $9,614 |
River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,720 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,676 | $4,816 | $10,000+ |
River North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $26,029 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 a cheap apartment in River North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River North is under $2,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River North?
The cheapest apartment in River North is 25 E. Delaware which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in River North costs $15,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River North?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in River North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in River North?
Cheap apartments in River North have an average cost of $529 which is $14,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River North.
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