Apartments for rent under $2,500 in River North, Chicago, IL - 145 Rentals

The Gallery on Wells, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,239+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 21 units available
The Gallery on WellsChicago, IL 60654
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Env Chicago, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,464+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
Env ChicagoChicago, IL 60654
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Exhibit on Superior, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,292+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 17 units available
Exhibit on SuperiorChicago, IL 60654
Call(202) 953-3054
Flair Tower Apartments, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,427+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 22 units available
Flair Tower ApartmentsChicago, IL 60654
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River North Park, Chicago, IL 60654
$1,875+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 17 units available
River North ParkChicago, IL 60654
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The Ardus, Chicago, IL 60654
$1,995+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 9 units available
The ArdusChicago, IL 60654
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Marlowe, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,440+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 13 units available
MarloweChicago, IL 60654
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West77 Apartments, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,220+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 9 units available
West77 ApartmentsChicago, IL 60654
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One Superior Place, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,415+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 30 units available
One Superior PlaceChicago, IL 60654
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AMLI River North, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,343+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 40 units available
AMLI River NorthChicago, IL 60654
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220 WIL, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,393+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 22 units available
220 WILChicago, IL 60654
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Hubbard 221, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,268+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 17 units available
Hubbard 221Chicago, IL 60654
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Wolf Point West, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,379+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 22 units available
Wolf Point WestChicago, IL 60654
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Kingsbury Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,108+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 23 units available
Kingsbury PlazaChicago, IL 60654
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10 E Ontario Condos, Chicago, IL 60611
$2,250+ /mo
1 bed · 6 units available
10 E Ontario CondosChicago, IL 60611
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653 N Kingsbury St #1508, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,400/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 515 sq ft
653 N Kingsbury St #1508Chicago, IL 60654
30 E Huron St #3306, Chicago, IL 60611
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 717 sq ft
30 E Huron St #3306Chicago, IL 60611
440 N Wabash Ave #4111, Chicago, IL 60611
$2,425/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 807 sq ft
440 N Wabash Ave #4111Chicago, IL 60611
303 W Ohio St #2004, Chicago, IL 60610
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 728 sq ft
303 W Ohio St #2004Chicago, IL 60610
11 E Illinois St #404, Chicago, IL 60611
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
11 E Illinois St #404Chicago, IL 60611
300 N State St #4708, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,295/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 580 sq ft
300 N State St #4708Chicago, IL 60654
2 E Erie St #1804, Chicago, IL 60611
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 620 sq ft
2 E Erie St #1804Chicago, IL 60611
345 Lasalle St #2607, Chicago, IL 60610
$2,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 860 sq ft
345 Lasalle St #2607Chicago, IL 60610
405 N Wabash Ave #3401, Chicago, IL 60611
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 725 sq ft
405 N Wabash Ave #3401Chicago, IL 60611
330 W Grand Ave #1005, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
330 W Grand Ave #1005Chicago, IL 60654
70 W Huron St #1507, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
70 W Huron St #1507Chicago, IL 60654
345 N La Salle Dr #1803, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
345 N La Salle Dr #1803Chicago, IL 60654
228 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,188/mo
Studio · 1 bath
228 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
760 N Hudson Ave #720, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,415/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 530 sq ft
760 N Hudson Ave #720Chicago, IL 60654
400 N La Salle Dr #3306, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 515 sq ft
400 N La Salle Dr #3306Chicago, IL 60654
645 N Kingsbury St #907, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
645 N Kingsbury St #907Chicago, IL 60654
444 N State St #3E, Chicago, IL 60654
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
444 N State St #3EChicago, IL 60654
162 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,020/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 525 sq ft
162 W Huron StChicago, IL 60654
641 N Wls, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,066/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 509 sq ft
641 N WlsChicago, IL 60654
545 N Dearborn St #902, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,495/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
545 N Dearborn St #902Chicago, IL 60654
375 W Erie St #522, Chicago, IL 60654
$2,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
375 W Erie St #522Chicago, IL 60654

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River North Snapshot

About River North

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 includes Gold Coast, Streeterville, the Magnificent Mile, Old Town and SoNo (South of North Avenue).

River North at night (Photo courtesy of Aurimas)

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.

Livability

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.

Famed chef Rick Bayless' Frontera Grill is in River North. (Photo courtesy of Shannon Patrick)

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.

River North during the day (Photo courtesy of Kiwithing)

Demographics

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.

Commutes

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-LaSalle bus lines. River North is approximately 5 miles away from the Lakeview neighborhood, which is easily accessible via the Red Line.

Neighborhood Life

The heart of River North is Hubbard Street, which is lined with trendy restaurants and cocktail lounges from State to LaSalle 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.

River North History

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.

Notable Addresses

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 under $2,500

River North Snapshot

About River North

Transportation and Livability

Livability

Demographics

Commutes

Neighborhood Life

River North History

Notable Addresses

River North Snapshot

About River North

Transportation and Livability

Livability

Demographics

Commutes

Neighborhood Life

River North History

Notable Addresses