
Cheap Homes for Rent in River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (122 Rentals)
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1455 N Paulina St

1052 N Milwaukee Ave

1655 W Division St

1100 N La Salle Dr

330 N Jefferson St

1512 N Elston Ave

1514 N Elston Ave

821 N Hermitage Ave

830 N Milwaukee Ave
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1220 N La Salle Dr, Unit 2G

1220 N La Salle Dr, Unit GDN

111 W Maple St, Unit 1212

152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

1461 W Fry St

1350 N Greenview Ave

186 W Lake St

833 W Grand Ave, Unit 403

165 W Schiller St

668 Wells

745 N Noble St, Unit 1

1039 N La Salle Dr

111 W Maple St, Unit 2907

188 W Randolph St

1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122

1460 N Sandburg Terrace

1537 N North Park Avenue

330 W Grand Ave, Unit 1505

705 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 1R

205 W Randolph St, Unit 609

1405 W Erie St

1122 N Clark St

330 W Grand Ave

641 W Grand Ave, Unit S

755 N Wells St, Unit 2

1355 N Sandburg Ter, Unit 1907

1376 W Grand Ave

1355 N Sandburg Ter

1355 N Sandburg Ter, Unit 1907

1458 N Bosworth Ave

400 N La Salle Dr

1463 W Huron St

330 N Clinton St

925 W Randolph St, Unit 2F

705 N Milwaukee Ave

303 W Ohio St, Unit 1806

1245 W Fulton St

353 N Clinton St

360 W Illinois St

1220 N La Salle Dr
River West, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in River West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River West 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,517 | $1,595 | $6,950 |
River West 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,926 | $975 | $9,500 |
River West 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,837 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
River West 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,000 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
River West 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about River West
What type of rentals are currently available in River West?
There are currently 993 Apartments for Rent in River West, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,234 to $77,776. There are also 626 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River West ranging from $975 to $35,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River West?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River West ranges from $975 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,902.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in River West?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in River West range from $1,299 to $38,481, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,234.
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