Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
River North, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in River North
$3,168/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in River North is $3,168 per month as of September 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,268 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in River North
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of River North rentals at each price point
Rent trends in River North, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in River North have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
River North, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in River North vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in River North is $3,486, whereas a house costs $2,387. 1-bedroom apartments in River North run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,489.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,397 |  2% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,924 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,416 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $6,105 | 11% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $30,000 | No Change | 36% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in River North, Chicago, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,486 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,642 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,387 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,924
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,416
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,105
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$30,000
Last year
36%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in River North, Chicago, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,486
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,642
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,387
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in River North, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in River North, Chicago, IL
5d+ ago
River North condo for rent in Chicago
740 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
1 bed
1 bath
$2,345
$2,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
River North townhouse for rent in Chicago
300 North State Street - 3429Unit 3429 #3429, Chicago, IL 60654
1 bed
1 bath
$2,225
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
River North condo for rent in Chicago
433 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
1 bed
1 bath
$2,317
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4.5 baths
$30,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,645
$3,512
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,779
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,645
$3,512
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,645
$2,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,645
$2,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4.5 baths
$30,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,645
$3,512
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,645
$2,525
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,390
$4,263
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for River North, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the River North rental market.
How much is rent in River North?
The average rent in River North is $3,168 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in River North?
Average rent prices in River North have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does River North rent compare to the national average?
Rent in River North is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,268 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in River North?
To comfortably afford rent in River North, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).