1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (139 Rentals)

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River North, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 $5,998. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
One ChicagoCA81,177 Sq Ft$5,998
Hubbard PlaceHub041,110 Sq Ft$3,755
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom995 Sq Ft$2,050
The Gallery on WellsOne Bedroom (951 sf)951 Sq Ft$4,022
868 N. WellsA19a951 Sq Ft$3,905
The Leo410928 Sq Ft$3,795
Two West DelawarePlan 05920 Sq Ft$4,619
Cortland River NorthGrand867 Sq Ft$3,349
The BernardinA1858 Sq Ft$3,262
The ChicagoanOne Bedroom824 Sq Ft$2,410

Cheapest Available River North 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit River North of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A3 672 2F Model starting from $1,667 at Gramercy Row Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in River North is currently $3,733. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Gramercy Row Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A3 672 2F$1,667
320 N. Michigan1 Bed/1 Bath$1,865
55 W. ChestnutConvertible$2,038
10 E. Ontario St.1 Bedroom Corner$2,050
Marina CityOne Bedroom$2,100
440 N. Wabash Ave.1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom$2,150

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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

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 Gramercy Row Apartments listed at $1,667.

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 $3,733.

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 $5,998 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 832 sq ft.

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