Average rent in River North, Chicago
The median asking rent in River North is $3,070 a month and the average is $3,414, based on 636 apartments available in 42 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,577 for a studio, $2,994 for a 1 bedroom, $4,413 for a 2 bedroom, $6,616 for a 3 bedroom.
That is 11% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
River North rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,577 | $2,616 | $1,875–$5,510 | 543 | 99 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,994 | $3,076 | $2,166–$6,489 | 755 | 312 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,413 | $4,587 | $2,525–$9,822 | 1,167 | 161 |
| 3 bedroom | $6,616 | $7,115 | $5,548–$11,344 | 1,785 | 11 |
| All sizes | $3,070 | $3,414 | 636 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How River North compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
| Lincoln Park | $2,957 | $2,000 | $3,159 | $4,943 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in River North?
The median asking rent in River North is $3,070 a month and the average is $3,414, based on 636 apartments available in 42 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,577 for a studio, $2,994 for a 1 bedroom, $4,413 for a 2 bedroom, $6,616 for a 3 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in River North?
The median asking rent for a studio in River North is $2,577 a month, ranging from $1,875 to $5,510 across 99 available units, with an average size of 543 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in River North?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in River North is $2,994 a month, ranging from $2,166 to $6,489 across 312 available units, with an average size of 755 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in River North?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in River North is $4,413 a month, ranging from $2,525 to $9,822 across 161 available units, with an average size of 1,167 square feet.
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in River North?
The median asking rent for a 3 bedroom in River North is $6,616 a month, ranging from $5,548 to $11,344 across 11 available units, with an average size of 1,785 square feet.
Is River North more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in River North is $3,070. That is 11% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.