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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
River North, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in River North
$3,468/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in River North is $3,468 per month as of July 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,538 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in River North
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same 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 $3,499, whereas a house costs $4,275. 1-bedroom apartments in River North run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 |  2% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,400 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $6,500 | 8% | 28% |
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 | $3,499 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,962 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,275 | 36% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
28%
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
$3,499
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$4,275
Last 30 days
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.
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
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3 beds
3 baths
$15,000
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$6,650
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4d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,652
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
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1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,650
$3,300
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1d ago
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1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,877
$3,680
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,018
$4,523
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,212
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$2,350
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,978
$2,797
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,650
$3,300
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,877
$3,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,018
$4,523
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,900
$6,950
Price drop
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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 $3,468 per month as of July 25, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does River North rent compare to the national average?
Rent in River North is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,538 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 $139,000/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).