How expensive is it to rent an apartment in River North, Chicago, IL?

The median River North, Chicago, IL rent is $3,273 which is above the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local River North utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in River North, Chicago, IL?

There are currently 890 apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in River North, which fluctuated -1.15% over the past 30-days.

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Welcome to River North, one of Chicago's most buzz-worthy neighborhoods. Up until the mid-1990s, the area just north of the Loop was known mostly for its corporate culture, celebrity-chef driven restaurants and tourist attractions. While businesses, high-profile eateries and visitor interest continue to thrive, the area is now the pulse of Chicago's nightlife scene. It's home to the most after-hours bars in the city, as well as sports taverns, cocktail lounges and dance clubs, attracting a large number of young professionals. You're also likely to spot A-list stars in River North, as they favor the many sleek, upscale boutique hotels in the neighborhood. The affluent River North neighborhood is part of the Near North Side community, which also include old Coast,Streeterville, the Magnificent Mile,Old Townand SoNo (South of North Avenue).

Transportation and Livability

River North's boundaries are the Chicago River to the west, Michigan Avenue to the east, Oak Street to the North and the Chicago River to the south. The neighborhood is adjacent to downtown, which is also known as the Chicago Loop.

While River North is known for its vibrant dining, drinking and entertainment scenes, it's also a very livable area of Chicago, with many quiet residential blocks consisting of luxury highrises, brownstones and more traditional apartment buildings. Trendy restaurants, bars, art galleries, gyms and boutiques have helped establish River North as a place in which people want to be seen.

Surrounding neighborhoods

Gold Coast,Loop,River West, Streeterville. With so many businesses concentrated in River North, there are few parks in the area. Montgomery Ward Park (630 N. Kingsbury Street), which attracts the stroller set, is one of the most significant and is very close to the Chicago River. The neighborhood restaurants are family-friendly too, in the sense that a number offer children's menus.

In River North, 40% of the population is single, with the rest either married, divorced or widowed. Just over 70% of the population is without kids.

River North is close to the Kennedy Expressway (via Ontario Street), which connects to I-90 and I-290. The neighborhood is within walking distance to both Metra and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rapid transit stations (Blue Line, Brown Line and Red Line). A public transportation commute to O'Hare Airport from River North takes approximately 40 minutes via the Blue Line. The Loop is only .5 miles away and easily accessible via the 22-Clark, 36-Broadway or 156-L alle bus lines. River North is approximately 5 miles away from the Lakeview neighborhood, which is easily accessible via the Red Line.

The heart of River North is Hubbard Street, which is lined with trendy restaurants and cocktail lounges from State to L alle streets. Some of the more popular hot spots include Boss Bar, Hubbard Inn, Paris Club, and Hub 51. The area is also home to celebrity chef Rick Bayless' restaurants Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, and Xoco. The neighborhood is filled with art galleries, blues clubs, boutique gyms and one-of-a-kind clothing stores. With so many businesses and residences concentrated in the area, parking is challenging in River North. Though there are parking lots and most restaurants and bars offer valet service, consider public transportation when heading out for the evening.

At the turn of the 20th century, River North was named Smokey Hollow because of the many factories and warehouses operating with active smokestacks in the area. The name changed in the early 1970s when real estate developer Albert Friedman transformed the neighborhood into a commercial landscape, luring ad agencies, gallery owners and other artsy types willing to do business there because the rents were cheap. It slowly developed into the commercial and residential success it is today, with the area experiencing its biggest boon between 2000 and 2010. During that period, the population of River North increased from 9,835 to 17,892.

735 N. State St. - Holy Name Cathedral is headquarters to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States. , 65 E. Huron St. - St. James Cathedral is home to the oldest and largest Episcopal congregation in Chicago. It forms the Cathedral District of Chicago with Holy Name Cathedral. , 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza - Merchandise Mart is the world's leading owner and operator of showroom buildings and trade show facilities. , 600 W. Kinzie St . - Blommer Chocolate Co. is the largest cocoa processor and chocolate-ingredient supplier in North America. , Superior and Huron streets between Wells and Orleans streets - River North Gallery District is home to the largest concentration of galleries outside of Manhattan.

River North, Chicago, IL Apartments for Rent - Page 2

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$2,500 - $3,200
1 - 2 beds, 1 - 1.5 baths
645 N Kingsbury St
Condo in Chicago, IL
New 4d ago
Special offer
Accepts applications
$2,100 - $5,575
Studio - 3 beds, 1 - 2.5 baths
33 W Ontario St
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$3,195 - $4,100
1 - 2 beds, 1 - 2 baths
303 W Ohio St
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$2,550 - $3,397
1 bed, 1 bath
200 W Grand Ave
Condo in Chicago, IL
New 2d ago
$3,950 - $6,250
2 - 3 beds, 2 - 2.5 baths
720 N Larrabee St
Condo in Chicago, IL
New 3d ago
$1,000 - $4,095
Studio - 2 beds
330 W Grand Ave
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$2,495 - $4,000
1 - 2 beds, 1 - 2 baths
545 N Dearborn St
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$2,000 - $2,800
Studio - 1 beds, 1 bath
(Undisclosed Address)
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$3,000 - $4,100
1 - 2 beds, 1 - 2 baths
451 W Huron St
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$3,995
2 beds, 2 baths
318 W Grand Ave #302
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$2,100 - $3,349
Total price
1 - 2 beds, 1 - 2 baths
630 N Franklin St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,500 - $2,550
1 bed, 1 bath
674 N Orleans St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,200 - $4,000
Studio - 2 beds, 1 - 2 baths
440 N Wabash Ave
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,150 - $2,750
Studio - 1 beds, 1 bath
400 N Lasalle St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,600 - $2,800
1 bed, 1 bath
300 N State St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,500 - $2,550
1 bed, 1 bath
340 W Superior St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$4,500
2 beds, 2 baths | 1 unit available
670 N. Clark
Apt building in Chicago, IL
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$1,950 - $4,300
Studio - 2 beds, 1 - 2 baths
345 N La Salle Dr
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,800
Studio, 1 bath
660 N Wells St #2604
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,300 - $2,700
Studio - 1 beds, 1 bath
2 E Erie St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$1,850 - $2,750
1 bed, 1 bath
400 N La Salle Dr
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,156
Studio, 1 bath
114 W Chicago Ave #215
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,300 - $3,400
1 - 2 beds, 1 bath
30 E Huron St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$4,000
2 beds, 2 baths
11 E Illinois St #401
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,850 - $3,500
1 - 2 beds, 1 - 1.5 baths
757 N Orleans St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$2,400 - $4,425
1 - 2 beds, 1 - 2 baths
758 N Larrabee St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$4,195
2 beds, 2 baths
400 W Ontario St #1206
Condo in Chicago, IL
$4,200
2 beds, 2 baths
747 N Sedgwick St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$1,950 - $2,750
Studio - 1 beds, 1 bath
70 W Huron St
Condo in Chicago, IL
$4,200
2 beds, 2 baths
625 N Dearborn St #960
Condo in Chicago, IL

River North, Chicago, IL Apartments for Rent

645 N Kingsbury St

33 W Ontario St

303 W Ohio St

200 W Grand Ave

720 N Larrabee St

330 W Grand Ave

545 N Dearborn St

(Undisclosed Address)

451 W Huron St

318 W Grand Ave #302

630 N Franklin St

674 N Orleans St

440 N Wabash Ave

400 N Lasalle St

300 N State St

340 W Superior St

670 N. Clark

345 N La Salle Dr

660 N Wells St #2604

2 E Erie St

400 N La Salle Dr

114 W Chicago Ave #215

30 E Huron St

11 E Illinois St #401

757 N Orleans St

758 N Larrabee St

400 W Ontario St #1206

747 N Sedgwick St

70 W Huron St

625 N Dearborn St #960

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