Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (74 Rentals)

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1639 W Superior St
$8503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1639 W Superior St

Chicago, IL 60622
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1455 N Paulina St
$1,0505 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

1455 N Paulina St

Chicago, IL 60622
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637 N Wells St
$1,7101 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

637 N Wells St

Chicago, IL 60654
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188 N Aberdeen St
$1,777Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

188 N Aberdeen St

Chicago, IL 60607
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939 W Washington Blvd
$1,820Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 26

939 W Washington Blvd

Chicago, IL 60607
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1515 N Fremont St
$1,850Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 12

1515 N Fremont St

Chicago, IL 60642
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North Town Village
from $7381 Bedroom Apartments

North Town Village

1311 N Halsted StChicago, IL 60642
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1555 N Mohawk St
from $1,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1555 N Mohawk St

1555 N Mohawk StChicago, IL 60610
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Maple
from $1,2301 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maple

150 W Maple StChicago, IL 60610
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1337 W Huron
from $1,2951 Bedroom Apartments

1337 W Huron

1337 W HuronChicago, IL 60642
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The Oliver on LaSalle
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from $1,350Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Oliver on LaSalle

1140 N Lasalle StChicago, IL 60610
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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. Elm 551 at Parkside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,313. 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
Elm 551 at ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$1,313
1100 North LasalleStudioStudio,1BA$1,440
Atrium at Old Town ParkStudio BStudio,1BA$1,540
1522 N La Salle DrStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
1000 N. LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
River North Park ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,680
Than TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River West, IL

As of January 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the River West area is the $1.52 price per square foot 448 N Carpenter St Model at 448 N Carpenter St, Unit E in the in the Parc Chesnut neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value River West apartment is the 1400 N Paulina St Model at 1400 N Paulina St, Unit M02B starting at $3,495 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Noble Square 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.
448 N Carpenter St, Unit E448 N Carpenter St3BR,2BA$1.52
1400 N Paulina St, Unit M02B1400 N Paulina St2BR,2.5BA$1.52
730 N Willard Ct, Unit M04B730 N Willard Ct3BR,2.5BA$1.41
1521 W Superior St, Unit CH1521 W Superior St2BR,3BA$1.60
1404 N Ashland Ave, Unit 11404 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$1.67
1404 N Ashland Ave, Unit 11404 N Ashland Ave3BR,2BA$1.76
900 N Ashland Ave, Unit 4900 N Ashland Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
1112 N Marshfield Ave, Unit M02B1112 N Marshfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
1307 W Huron St, Unit #3R1307 W Huron St2BR,1BA$1.70
1526 N Elston Ave, Unit J09P1526 N Elston Ave2BR,1BA$1.62

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Chicago, Illinois. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the River West Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River West is at Elm 551 at Parkside listed at $1,313.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River West Apartment is $1,230 at Maple.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River West is starting from $2,200 at Affinity of North Avenue.

What is the most affordable River West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Verdant Apartments and starts from $3,195.

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