
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (119 Rentals)
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Sedgwick Apartments

1100 North Lasalle

Verdant Apartments

1639 W Haddon Ave

1514 N Elston Ave, Unit J06P

1514 N Elston Ave, Unit 2

1522 N La Salle Dr
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210 N Wells St, Unit FL17-ID268

411 W Chicago Ave, Unit FL4-ID1030

180 N Jefferson St

188 N Wells St

Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town

1308 N La Salle Dr, Unit #2G

1223 N La Salle Dr, Unit g

1220 N La Salle Dr, Unit M02B

1248 N Greenview Ave, Unit M00B

1125 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1

1000 N. LaSalle

939 W Washington Blvd, Unit FL4-ID285

1112 N Marshfield Ave, Unit M02B

215 W Lake St

1120 N. LaSalle

Hugo River North

676 N La Salle Dr, Unit FL5-ID896

1407 W Erie St, Unit J02P

1407 W Erie St, Unit A06C

715 N Willard Ct, Unit 1

215 West Apartments

351 W Illinois St

ONE Old Town Park

1414 North Ashland Avenue, Unit 1S- Wax Studio

Nevele22 - 1122 W Chicago

1624 W Beach Ave, Unit A09C

705 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 1R

River West Lofts

Seven 10 West

Cobbler Square Lofts

188 N Aberdeen St

Alta at K Station

942 N Elston Ave

1402 N Greenview Ave
River West, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River West Studio Apartments | $2,633 | $1,313 | $8,876 |
River West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $1,590 | $10,000+ |
River West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,875 | $1,407 | $10,000+ |
River West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,360 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
River West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $1,234 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available River West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River West area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Elm 551 at Parkside priced from $1,313. 1100 North Lasalle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here are the most affordable River West apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elm 551 at Parkside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
1100 North Lasalle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Verdant Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
Atrium at Old Town Park | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
1522 N La Salle Dr | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River West, IL
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the River West area is the $1.41 price per square foot 730 N Willard Ct Model at 730 N Willard Ct, Unit M04B in the in the West Town neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value River West apartment is the 1349 N Noble St Model at 1349 N Noble St, Unit 3 starting at $4,150 with a $1.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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730 N Willard Ct, Unit M04B | 730 N Willard Ct | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
1349 N Noble St, Unit 3 | 1349 N Noble St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.98 |
613 N Racine Ave, Unit 1 | 613 N Racine Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.93 |
858 N Paulina St, Unit 1 | 858 N Paulina St | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
900 N Ashland Ave, Unit 4 | 900 N Ashland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
1224 W Augusta Blvd, Unit ONE | 1224 W Augusta Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
1407 W Erie St | 1407 W Erie St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1112 N Marshfield Ave, Unit M02B | 1112 N Marshfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
737 N May St, Unit 2R | 737 N May St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
210 N Wells St, Unit FL17-ID268 | 210 N Wells St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver West, Chicago, IL
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 a cheap apartment in River West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River West is under $1,629.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River West?
The cheapest apartment in River West is Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town which is listed at $1,629, while the average apartment in River West costs $5,802.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River West?
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 879 regular apartments in River West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in River West have an average cost of $797 which is $5,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River West.
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