
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (161 Rentals)


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868 N. Wells

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The Ardus

The Bush Temple

Chateau on Wells

100 West Chestnut Apartments

OneEleven

Cortland River North
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640 North Wells

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440 N. Wabash Ave.

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The Leo

Hugo River North

Lakeside 800

858 N Franklin
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River North, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River North Studio Apartments | $2,548 | $1,314 | $5,596 |
River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $1,670 | $7,536 |
| River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,671 | $2,160 | $10,000+ |
| River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,194 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
| River North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,426 | $1,349 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 161 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Largest Available River North 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the River North area of Chicago, IL is found at One Chicago and is listed at 1,177 square feet priced from $6,498. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Chicago | CA8 | 1,177 Sq Ft | $6,498 |
| Hubbard Place | A9D | 1,110 Sq Ft | $3,707 |
| AMLI River North | B500 | 1,081 Sq Ft | $4,032 |
| The Bernardin | A3 | 1,063 Sq Ft | $3,615 |
| 640 North Wells | One Bedroom 04B | 995 Sq Ft | $3,352 |
| 10 E. Ontario St. | 1 Bedroom | 995 Sq Ft | $2,050 |
| Alta | West 01 with Den | 956 Sq Ft | $2,693 |
| The Gallery on Wells | ga1bd15b | 951 Sq Ft | $3,345 |
| Two West Delaware | Plan 04B | 945 Sq Ft | $4,534 |
| West77 Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 694 Sq Ft | $2,555 |
Cheapest Available River North 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit River North of Chicago, IL is the H-C18 Model starting from $1,989 at The Bush Temple. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River North is currently $3,169. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Bush Temple | H-C18 | $1,989 |
| 10 E. Ontario St. | 1 Bedroom Corner | $2,050 |
| 55 W. Chestnut | Convertible | $2,078 |
| Marina City | One Bedroom | $2,150 |
| 440 N. Wabash Ave. | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | $2,150 |
| 320 N. Michigan | 1 Bedroom | $2,195 |
| 750 N. Rush | 1BR-JR/1BA | $2,222 |
| 21 E Chestnut | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | $2,225 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Illinois including River North, Chicago, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the River North Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
95 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom River North Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in River North with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in River North is at The Bush Temple listed at $1,989.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom River North Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in River North is $3,169.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom River North Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in River North is a 1,177 square feet unit starting from $6,498 at One Chicago.
What is the average size for River North 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in River North is currently 783 sq ft.
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