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Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,195 (33 Rentals)
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from $1,295Studio Apartment Available Jun 1
245 W North Ave, Unit 108
245 W North AveChicago, IL 60610
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1140 N La Salle Dr
ChicagoIL60610
1140 N La Salle Dr
ChicagoIL60610
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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830 N Milwaukee Ave
ChicagoIL60642
851 W Grand Ave
ChicagoIL60642
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1000 N. LaSalle
1000-1030 N LaSalle DrChicago, IL 60610
188 N Wells St
ChicagoIL60606
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Lake and Wells
210 N Wells StChicago, IL 60606
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The Ardus
676 N La Salle DrChicago, IL 60654
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1122 W Chicago AveChicago, IL 60642
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
River West Studio Apartments | $2,622 | $1,195 | $9,059 |
| River West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $985 | $10,000+ |
| River West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,059 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| River West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,643 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| River West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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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 Elm 551 at Parkside which is listed at $1,313, while the average apartment in River West costs $5,534.
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 44 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 $430 which is $5,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River West.
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