River North Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · October 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,889
- Effective rent
- $2,843
- Vs. Chicago median
- +18%
- Avg days to lease
- 19
- Active rentals now
- 694
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
Studio
$2,493
— YoY · as of October 2026
1 bedroom
$3,099
— YoY · as of October 2026
2 bedroom
$4,432
— YoY · as of October 2026
3+ bedroom
$6,394
— YoY · as of October 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
River North renting, answered
- What is the average rent in River North?
- As of October 2026, the median asking rent in River North is $2,889 per month, based on 774 leased listings. By size, the median is $3,099 for a 1 bedroom and $4,432 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is River North more expensive than Chicago overall?
- River North's median asking rent is 18% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,450.
- How quickly do rentals lease in River North?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in River North leased in an average of 19 days, with 694 active listings on the market right now.
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