Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 08, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in River North, Chicago165 W. Superior St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in River North are hovering around $2,239, compared to a $1,600 one-bedroom median for Chicago as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a River North rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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345 N. LaSalle St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,500/month, this studio apartment, located at 345 N. LaSalle St., is 20.8% less than the $1,895/month median rent for a studio in River North.

The apartment has a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, carpeted floors and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

North Wells and West Hubbard Streets

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at North Wells and West Hubbard Streets, is listed for $1,689/month.

Expect to find a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit; there's also garage parking available. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

165 W. Superior St.

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Then there's this apartment at 165 W. Superior St., listed at $1,741/month.

In the unit, anticipate stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and a swimming pool.

(See the listing here.)

161 W. Kinzie St.

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 161 W. Kinzie St., listed at $1,765/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, a roof deck, a swimming pool and a gym. Pets are not allowed.

(Here's the listing.)

220 W. Illinois St.

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And here's a studio apartment at 220 W. Illinois St., which, with 590 square feet, is going for $1,820/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool and secured entry. The studio comes furnished and has a fireplace, a dishwasher and a balcony. 

(Check out the listing here.)


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