Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,299 at 1130 South Michigan and $2,330 at River City (800 S Wells) — 1130 South Michigan is the cheaper entry point. 1130 South Michigan lists 42 homes (29 available now); River City (800 S Wells) lists 7 (7 available now). 1130 South Michigan (Eleven Thirty) charges a $79 application fee, with one-time pet fees of $275–$450. River City charges a $400 admin fee and a $75 application fee, with a utility fee of $95–$225/mo by home size covering heat, water, trash and internet.
How we get these numbers
Gathered: every figure on this page comes from IQ Realtors's own rental database of real, currently listed homes in professionally managed Chicago buildings — the same verified data behind our search.
Verified: rents, availability and move-in specials are checked against each building's official leasing sources. Fees are published only where a verified fee sheet is on file — and where one is not, the page says so instead of guessing.
Fresh: this page was generated November 13, 2026 from that data, and pages are rebuilt as the underlying rents and specials change — the generation date is the freshness stamp.
1130 South Michigan and River City (800 S Wells) are both professionally managed buildings in South Loop — two towers a renter here is most likely to cross-shop. This is the side-by-side, from IQ Realtors's verified rental data.
How do rents compare at 1130 South Michigan and River City (800 S Wells)?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | 3 | 1 | $1,915 | $1,915–$1,969 | $1,933 | 430 |
| River City (800 S Wells) | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | 34 | 23 | $2,299 | $2,299–$2,850 | $2,567 | 641–843 |
| River City (800 S Wells) † | 2 | 2 | $2,330 | $2,330–$2,468 | $2,399 | 653–716 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | 5 | 5 | $3,556 | $3,556–$3,699 | $3,651 | 1,150 |
| River City (800 S Wells) † | 1 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 | 990 |
| Three-bedrooms | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | No three-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| River City (800 S Wells) † | 3 | 3 | $4,650 | $4,650–$4,700 | $4,683 | 1,509–1,560 |
| Penthouses | ||||||
| 1130 South Michigan | No penthouse homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| River City (800 S Wells) † | 1 | 1 | $4,199 | $4,199 | $4,199 | 1,298 |
† This building quotes total monthly cost rather than base rent; its figures are shown as published.
The buildings side by side
| 1130 South Michigan | River City (800 S Wells) | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 1130 S Michigan Ave, Chicago | 800 S Wells St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | South Loop | South Loop |
| Homes listed | 42 | 7 |
| Available now | 29 | 7 |
| Current special | $500 off | 1 mo free on 13–15 mo leases + reduced $400 admin fee · new residents only |
| Fees & utilities | Application fee $79. One-time pet fees $275–$450. The platform notes the fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) | Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $400 per unit. No security deposit is listed in the building’s fee guide. Utility fee by home size — studio $95/mo · 1-bedroom $120 · 2-bedroom standard $140 · 2-bedroom townhouse/penthouse $165 · 3-bedroom townhouse $175 · 3-bedroom penthouse $200 · 4-bedroom penthouse $225 — covering heat, air conditioning, water, trash, sewer, recycling and 800 Mbps internet; ComEd electric is separate. Pet fee $500 one-time per pet + $20/mo pet rent. Storage $15–$50/mo. Bike storage $10/mo. The fee guide lists no parking figure. (Per the building’s official Community Fee Guide, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | 🅿️ Valet · fee not published | 🅿️ On-site parking · fee not published |
| Pets | Max 2 pets, cats $275 / dogs $450 one-time fee (Oct 2026) | Pet fee $500 one-time per pet + $20/mo pet rent; pets registered through PetScreening (Nov 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Roosevelt (Red) · 4 min · 🚌 4, 3 | 🚇 LaSalle (Blue) · 7 min · 🚌 22, 36 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 95 / 100 / 93 | 94 / 100 / 90 |
| Year built | 1967 | 1986 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Doorman · Dog run | Fitness center · Doorman · Balconies |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, 1130 South Michigan or River City (800 S Wells)?
One-bedrooms start at $2,299 at 1130 South Michigan (34 homes, averaging $2,567) and $2,330 at River City (800 S Wells) (2 homes, averaging $2,399), so 1130 South Michigan has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, 1130 South Michigan or River City (800 S Wells)?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,556 at 1130 South Michigan and $3,300 at River City (800 S Wells); River City (800 S Wells) starts lower. Averages: $3,651 at 1130 South Michigan, $3,300 at River City (800 S Wells).
How many homes are available now at 1130 South Michigan and River City (800 S Wells)?
1130 South Michigan has 29 of its 42 listed homes available now; River City (800 S Wells) has 7 of 7. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are 1130 South Michigan and River City (800 S Wells) running?
1130 South Michigan: $500 off. River City (800 S Wells): 1 mo free on 13–15 mo leases + reduced $400 admin fee · new residents only. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are the fees at 1130 South Michigan and River City (800 S Wells)?
1130 South Michigan: Application fee $79. One-time pet fees $275–$450. The platform notes the fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Only these figures are published on the building’s leasing platform — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per the building’s RentCafe listing, checked November 2026.) River City (800 S Wells): Application fee $75 per applicant. Administrative fee $400 per unit. No security deposit is listed in the building’s fee guide. Utility fee by home size — studio $95/mo · 1-bedroom $120 · 2-bedroom standard $140 · 2-bedroom townhouse/penthouse $165 · 3-bedroom townhouse $175 · 3-bedroom penthouse $200 · 4-bedroom penthouse $225 — covering heat, air conditioning, water, trash, sewer, recycling and 800 Mbps internet; ComEd electric is separate. Pet fee $500 one-time per pet + $20/mo pet rent. Storage $15–$50/mo. Bike storage $10/mo. The fee guide lists no parking figure. (Per the building’s official Community Fee Guide, checked November 2026.)
Where are 1130 South Michigan and River City (800 S Wells) located?
Both buildings are in South Loop, Chicago: 1130 South Michigan at 1130 S Michigan Ave and River City (800 S Wells) at 800 S Wells St.
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