Average Rent in River North, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical River North, Chicago, IL Rents

River North rentals average $2,353 for a studio rental to $20,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $111 (-4.52%) year-over-year from $2,464 to $2,353. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (6.73%) year-over-year from $2,623 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $346 (9.21%) year-over-year from $3,754 to $4,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,651 (26.01%) year-over-year from $6,349 to $8,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,683 (15.50%) year-over-year from $17,317 to $20,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$59.78	$2,353	$2,464 (-4.52%)	$1,986 (18.46%)
1 BR	$41.65	$2,800	$2,623 (6.73%)	$2,597 (7.83%)
2 BR	$39.94	$4,100	$3,754 (9.21%)	$3,683 (11.31%)
3 BR	$44.17	$8,000	$6,349 (26.01%)	$6,310 (26.79%)
4+ BR	N/A	$20,000	$17,317 (15.50%)	$4,600 (334.78%)

Historical Rents in River North, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near River North

There are a total of 12 cities nearby River North. The average rent in River North is currently $2,348 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cicero, IL, with an average rent of $1,138, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near River North, Chicago, IL is River Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,340 per month.

Let's compare River North, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in River North, Chicago, IL is 51.71% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in River North, Chicago, IL are about 44.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.92% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near River North, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,050	$1,650	$1,138
Berwyn, IL	$1,085	$1,300	$1,800	$1,395
Oak Park, IL	$1,595	$1,575	$2,325	$1,800
Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,000	$2,400	$2,200
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,980	$2,300	$2,300
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,433	$2,557
Evanston, IL	$2,500	$2,250	$2,573	$2,645
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,250	$2,700
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$2,038	$2,300	$2,820
River Grove, IL	$1,335	$1,450	$3,340	$3,340

Top Neighborhoods Near River North

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near River North. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near River North, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near River North, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,345 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,345. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than River North's average rent, which is actually $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near River North, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,490 average rent per month, Near West Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near River North. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,350	$1,450
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,000	$1,250	$1,500	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,450	$1,600
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,650	$2,270	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,698
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,285	$1,450	$1,825	$1,750
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,125	$1,700	$1,773
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,425	$1,725	$1,850
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,895	$2,400	$1,975
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,800	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,995	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,498	$2,100	$2,050
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$1,775	N/A	$1,700	$2,265
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,673	$2,000	$2,415	$2,295
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,185	$3,000	$2,395
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,925	$2,200	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,650	$2,315	$2,400
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,829	$2,225	$2,424
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,635	$2,500	$3,800	$2,598
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,500	$3,900	$2,657
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,975	$2,725	$2,750
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,300	$3,200	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,400	$3,400	$2,925
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,995	$2,375	$3,400	$3,200
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,275	$2,350	$2,800	$3,200
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,400	$2,750	$3,298
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,598	$3,150	$3,395
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,795	$3,598	$3,490

Top Counties Near River North

There are a total of 27 counties located by River North, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Cicero, IL, Berwyn, IL, and Worth, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,375. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 27 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cicero, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,138. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by River North, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in River North, Chicago, IL is 52.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in River North, Chicago, IL is 41.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in River North, Chicago, IL is 45.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,050	$1,650	$1,138
Berwyn, IL	$1,085	$1,300	$1,800	$1,395
Worth, IL	$1,450	$1,385	$1,700	$1,750
Oak Park, IL	$1,595	$1,575	$2,325	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,098	$1,425	$1,850	$1,800
Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,000	$2,400	$2,200
Maine, IL	$1,200	$1,543	$2,100	$2,550
Evanston, IL	$2,500	$2,250	$2,573	$2,645
Leyden, IL	$1,335	$1,450	$3,150	$2,700
Niles, IL	$2,200	$1,600	$2,200	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near River North

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near River North, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 34 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60804, Cicero, IL at $1,138 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,483 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,458. That's at least $36 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near River North, Chicago, IL is $1,775 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in River North, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,325	$2,650	$4,100	$2,950
60661, Chicago, IL	$1,820	$2,600	$3,938	$3,075
60601, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,750	$4,200	$3,100
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,325	$3,850	$2,300
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,005	$2,500	$3,995	$2,700
60642, Chicago, IL	$3,000	$2,376	$2,940	$3,045
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,795	$3,500	$3,483
60605, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,250	$3,209	$2,927
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,450	$3,400	$2,900
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,735	$2,298	$2,700	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - River North Average Rents

What is the average rent price in River North, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for River North, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do River North, Chicago, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in River North, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in River North, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,353 and an average price per square feet of $59.78. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in River North.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in River North, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,725 and an average price per square feet of $41.65. There are a total of 46 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in River North.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in River North, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,148 and an average price per square feet of $39.94. There are a total of 30 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in River North.

How have rent prices in River North, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in River North, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in River North, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in River North, Chicago, IL is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.