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River North is a downtown Chicago neighborhood just north of the Chicago River, known for its art galleries, the city's densest cluster of restaurants and nightlife, and doorman high-rises steps from the Magnificent Mile.
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At a glance
| Layout | From |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,020 |
| 1 Bed | $2,321 |
| 2 Bed | $3,426 |
| 3+ Bed | $5,769 |
The overview
River North turned a grid of old warehouses and galleries into downtown's most convenient address. It packs the highest concentration of restaurants, rooftop bars, and clubs in the city into a walkable grid — with full-service, amenity-loaded high-rises to match.
For renters it's the definition of downtown living: doorman buildings, everything within a few blocks, and the Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile at your doorstep. Expect energy, convenience, and a nightlife scene that never really slows down.
What you’ll love
The city's densest cluster of restaurants, rooftops, and cocktail lounges.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, 218 W Kinzie St · RPM Italian, 52 W Illinois St · Three Dots and a Dash, 435 N Clark St
Steps from the Magnificent Mile, the gallery district, and the Riverwalk.
Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza · Magnificent Mile · East Bank Club, 500 N Kingsbury St
Getting around
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Wolf Point East
River North
$2,598+
Studio
$3,357+
1 bed
$4,988+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool +19
AMLI River North
River North
$2,394+
Studio
$3,331+
1 bed
$4,489+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Golf Simulator +10
The Gallery on Wells
River North
$2,419+
Studio
$2,653+
1 bed
$4,271+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Sauna +19
Eight O Five (805 LaSalle)
River North
$2,257+
Studio
$2,793+
1 bed
$4,169+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Business Center +15
Asbury Plaza
River North
$2,132+
Studio
$2,321+
1 bed
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Business Center +14
Wolf Point West
River North
$2,425+
Studio
$2,989+
1 bed
$5,864+
2 bed
Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Golf Simulator +18
How rent compares
| Neighborhood | Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| River North | $2,582 | $3,297 | $4,604 |
| Gold Coast | $2,370 | $3,192 | $4,710 |
| Streeterville | $2,619 | $3,029 | $4,661 |
| The Loop | $2,608 | $3,067 | $4,478 |
| Chicago median | $2,483 | $3,021 | $4,416 |
Median asking rent from current availability. Updated daily.
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Rents in River North start around $2,020/month and update daily from current availability. The guide shows live pricing and the current deals, and a local locator can line up tours.
It's a great fit for renters who want maximum convenience and nightlife in a full-service high-rise. It's lively and central — busier and louder than the city's residential neighborhoods.
The core bar-and-club blocks can be lively on weekends, but many residential towers sit a block or two off the busiest streets and are quiet inside. It's worth choosing your building's exact block.
River North packs art galleries, rooftop bars, and the city's densest restaurant cluster into a grid just north of the river. It's a high-rise neighborhood built for convenience — doorman buildings, full amenity floors, and everything within a short walk.
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