Average rent in River West, Chicago
The median asking rent in River West is $2,817 a month and the average is $3,078, based on 84 apartments available in 7 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,285 for a studio, $2,906 for a 1 bedroom, $4,032 for a 2 bedroom, $5,658 for a 3 bedroom.
That is 2% above the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
River West rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,285 | $2,292 | $1,925–$2,713 | 494 | 30 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,906 | $2,913 | $2,495–$3,293 | 764 | 28 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,032 | $4,018 | $3,306–$4,379 | 1,146 | 20 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,658 | $5,780 | $4,985–$6,820 | 2,368 | 4 |
| All sizes | $2,817 | $3,078 | 84 |
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 West compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River West | $2,817 | $2,285 | $2,906 | $4,032 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in River West?
The median asking rent in River West is $2,817 a month and the average is $3,078, based on 84 apartments available in 7 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,285 for a studio, $2,906 for a 1 bedroom, $4,032 for a 2 bedroom, $5,658 for a 3 bedroom.
How much is a studio apartment in River West?
The median asking rent for a studio in River West is $2,285 a month, ranging from $1,925 to $2,713 across 30 available units, with an average size of 494 square feet.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in River West?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in River West is $2,906 a month, ranging from $2,495 to $3,293 across 28 available units, with an average size of 764 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in River West?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in River West is $4,032 a month, ranging from $3,306 to $4,379 across 20 available units, with an average size of 1,146 square feet.
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in River West?
The median asking rent for a 3 bedroom in River West is $5,658 a month, ranging from $4,985 to $6,820 across 4 available units, with an average size of 2,368 square feet.
Is River West more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in River West is $2,817. That is 2% 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.