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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in River North is $3,368 per month, a 5.7% increase from last years average of $3,186.

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

In River North, studios rent for $2,457 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,092 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,572 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.

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 59% 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: April 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in River North is $3,368, a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,186.

Studio Apartments at $2,457 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 $3,092, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,572 offer 1,148 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,368	821 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,457	517 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,092	764 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,572	1,148 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL rent trends

Rental prices in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL have increased by 5.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,186 to $3,368.

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 (59%) 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?

6,444 or 66% of the households in River North, Chicago, Cook County, IL are renter-occupied while 3,345 or 34% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in River North?

Jackson Park Highlands $1,069/month

Austin $1,088/month

Washington Park $1,194/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,455/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in River North?

River North $3,355/month

Wrightwood $3,677/month

Sheffield $3,793/month

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

Average Rent in Chicago, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sheffield	$3,793
Wrightwood	$3,677
River North	$3,355
Greektown	$3,338
Fulton Market	$3,316
Streeterville	$3,236
Near East Side Chicago	$3,081
Old Town Chicago	$3,079
Bucktown	$3,052
Downtown Chicago	$3,034
Goose Island	$3,030
River West	$2,998
Old Town Triangle	$2,998
Near West Side	$2,975
Wicker Park	$2,963
Chicago Loop	$2,962
Near North Side Chicago	$2,914
Fulton River District	$2,902
Humboldt Park	$2,777
East Village	$2,768
South Loop	$2,726
Tri-Taylor	$2,639
Gold Coast	$2,587
Printer's Row	$2,528
Cabrini - Green	$2,453
Lincoln Park	$2,351
West Loop	$2,264
Little Italy	$2,216
Lakeview	$2,209
Logan Square	$2,203
Ravenswood	$2,081
East Hyde Park	$2,035
Andersonville	$1,971
Clarendon Park	$1,947
Oakland	$1,931
Kenwood	$1,930
Palmer Square	$1,928
Park West	$1,895
Stateway Gardens	$1,857
Hyde Park	$1,791
Uptown Chicago	$1,725
Buena Park	$1,706
Margate Park	$1,578
Bronzeville	$1,577
Bryn Mawr Historic District	$1,563
Budlong Woods	$1,551
North Kenwood	$1,495
Rogers Park	$1,486
West Rogers Park	$1,480
Woodlawn	$1,459
East Garfield Park	$1,420
Edgewater Beach	$1,413
Jefferson Park	$1,345
South Shore	$1,338
Edgewater	$1,322
Douglas Park	$1,309
Englewood	$1,286
Sheridan Park	$1,285
Washington Park	$1,194
Austin	$1,088
Jackson Park Highlands	$1,069

Chicago | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in River North is 70% higher than in Andersonville

$3,355

River North rent is 1% lower than Chicago average

Average Rent $3,355

$1,971

Andersonville rent is 41% lower than Chicago average

Average Rent $1,971

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.