What is the average apartment size in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

The average size for a River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL apartment is 821 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in River North?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in River North is $3,349 per month, a 5.03% increase from last year’s average of $3,188.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in River North?

In River North, studios rent for $2,366 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,114 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,515 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $6,597 per month

What is the average apartment size in River North?

The typical apartment in River North offers about 821 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in River North?

Studio apartments in River North average 517 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 764 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,148 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,612 sq. ft.

River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in River North?

The typical rent budget in River North ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in River North?

In River North, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in River North is $3,349, a 5.03% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,188.

Studio Apartments at $2,366 offer the most budget-friendly option with 517 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 764 square feet for $3,114, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,515 offer 1,148 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,612 sq ft) for $6,597, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,349	821 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,366	517 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,114	764 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,515	1,148 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$6,597	1,612 sq. ft.

River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL rent trends

Rental prices in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL have increased by 5.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,188 to $3,349.

What's the typical rent budget in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

The largest share of rentals in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL (56%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL?

10,462 or 66% of the households in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL are renter-occupied while 5,493 or 34% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in River North?

Austin $1,046/month

Jackson Park Highlands $1,105/month

Washington Park $1,227/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,461/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in River North?

River North $3,349/month

Wrightwood $3,530/month

Sheffield $3,749/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$3,749
Wrightwood	$3,530
River North	$3,349
Downtown Chicago	$3,329
Greektown	$3,315
Fulton Market	$3,289
Streeterville	$3,258
Old Town Triangle	$3,105
Bucktown	$3,074
Near East Side Chicago	$3,038
River West	$3,028
Near West Side	$3,018
Goose Island	$2,977
Old Town Chicago	$2,975
Wicker Park	$2,964
Chicago Loop	$2,947
Fulton River District	$2,916
East Village	$2,846
Near North Side Chicago	$2,845
Humboldt Park	$2,825
South Loop	$2,792
Tri-Taylor	$2,667
Printer's Row	$2,531
Gold Coast	$2,526
Cabrini - Green	$2,519
Lincoln Park	$2,338
Logan Square	$2,280
West Loop	$2,267
Little Italy	$2,230
Lakeview	$2,165
Ravenswood	$2,081
Palmer Square	$2,042
East Hyde Park	$2,003
Clarendon Park	$1,970
Andersonville	$1,949
Kenwood	$1,886
Stateway Gardens	$1,869
Hyde Park	$1,815
Park West	$1,801
Uptown Chicago	$1,801
Buena Park	$1,737
Oakland	$1,690
Woodlawn	$1,638
Margate Park	$1,614
Bronzeville	$1,608
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,569
West Rogers Park	$1,536
North Kenwood	$1,535
Rogers Park	$1,516
East Garfield Park	$1,481
Edgewater Beach	$1,457
Englewood	$1,428
Sheridan Park	$1,369
Jefferson Park	$1,345
Edgewater	$1,322
South Shore	$1,305
Budlong Woods	$1,277
Washington Park	$1,227
Jackson Park Highlands	$1,105
Austin	$1,046

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in River North is 72% higher than in Andersonville

$3,349

River North rent is the same as Chicago average

Average Rent $3,349

$1,949

Andersonville rent is 42% lower than Chicago average

Average Rent $1,949

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all River North apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.