Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
River North, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in River North

$3,342/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in River North is $3,342 per month as of October 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,442 more per month.

$3.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in River North

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of River North rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in River North, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in River North have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,555, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in River North run $2,918 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,360

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$4,200

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$6,285

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$30,000

No Change

36%

Studio

Average rent

$2,360

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,285

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$30,000

Last year

36%

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

The Bernardin - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

The Bernardin

747 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,202–$6,392

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
300 North State Street - 1Unit 3634 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River North townhouse for rent in Chicago

3634 - 1

300 North State Street - 1Unit 3634 #1, Chicago, IL 60654

1 bed

1 bath

$2,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
70 W Huron St #502 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River North apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

2 baths

$3,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
N State & Grand #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$3,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,342 per month as of October 31, 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 increased by 8% since last year.

How does River North rent compare to the national average?

Rent in River North is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,442 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 $134,000/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).

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