Quick answer
For one-bedrooms, River North starts lower — from $2,479 across 19 buildings, versus $2,564 in Fulton Market. Average one-bedroom rent: $3,147 in Fulton Market, $3,039 in River North. Studios start at $1,999 in Fulton Market and $1,329 in River North. Fulton Market lists 168 homes in 11 buildings on IQ Realtors; River North lists 311 in 23.
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.
Fulton Market and River North sit side by side in Chicago, and renters cross-shop them constantly. This page compares the two areas on the same verified data — every figure below is aggregated from real listed homes on IQ Realtors, not teaser ranges.
Rents by home type — Fulton Market vs River North
| Home type | Buildings | Homes | From | Rent range | Average rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Market | |||||
| Studios | 9 | 21 | $1,999 | $1,999–$2,792 | $2,446 |
| Convertibles | 2 | 4 | $2,504 | $2,504–$2,955 | $2,780 |
| One-bedrooms | 10 | 90 | $2,564 | $2,564–$4,220 | $3,147 |
| Two-bedrooms | 8 | 35 | $3,313 | $3,313–$5,199 | $4,307 |
| Three-bedrooms | 5 | 10 | $5,049 | $5,049–$6,820 | $5,808 |
| Penthouses | 3 | 7 | $3,410 | $3,410–$15,733 | $6,516 |
| River North | |||||
| Studios | 15 | 71 | $1,329 | $1,329–$3,535 | $2,526 |
| Convertibles | 8 | 20 | $2,050 | $2,050–$3,922 | $2,820 |
| One-bedrooms | 19 | 142 | $2,479 | $2,479–$5,249 | $3,039 |
| Two-bedrooms | 16 | 59 | $3,306 | $3,306–$6,045 | $4,505 |
| Three-bedrooms | 2 | 3 | $8,769 | $8,769–$10,000 | $9,423 |
| Penthouses | 3 | 7 | $7,289 | $7,289–$11,992 | $8,583 |
Selection & specials
| Fulton Market | River North | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings with listed homes | 11 | 23 |
| Homes listed | 168 | 311 |
| Available now | 112 | 205 |
| Buildings running a current special | 6 | 9 |
Most-listed buildings in Fulton Market: Left Bank One Six Six Flora Fulton Market
Most-listed buildings in River North: One Superior Place Wolf Point East 369 Grand
Frequently asked questions
Is Fulton Market or River North cheaper for a one-bedroom?
One-bedrooms start at $2,564 in Fulton Market (average $3,147 across 90 homes) and $2,479 in River North (average $3,039 across 142 homes), so River North has the lower entry price; the averages say River North runs lower overall.
Is Fulton Market or River North cheaper for a studio?
Studios start at $1,999 in Fulton Market (average $2,446) and $1,329 in River North (average $2,526); River North starts lower.
Is Fulton Market or River North cheaper for a two-bedroom?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,313 in Fulton Market (average $4,307) and $3,306 in River North (average $4,505); River North starts lower.
Which has more apartments, Fulton Market or River North?
Fulton Market lists 168 homes across 11 buildings on IQ Realtors, with 112 available now. River North lists 311 homes across 23 buildings, with 205 available now.
Which neighborhood has more move-in specials, Fulton Market or River North?
6 buildings in Fulton Market and 9 in River North are running a current special on IQ Realtors. The live roundup is on the Chicago apartment specials page.
Should I rent in Fulton Market or River North?
On the verified numbers: one-bedrooms average $3,147 in Fulton Market versus $3,039 in River North; Fulton Market lists 168 homes and River North lists 311. Renters cross-shop the two because they are neighboring areas — the deciding factors are usually the specific buildings, so compare the most-listed buildings in each above and check current specials before touring.
Search homes in Fulton Market and River North side by side — and ask Mica, our AI concierge, which fits your budget and move date.
Search all homes on IQ Realtors → More answersFigures on this page come from IQ Realtors's verified rental data, checked against buildings' official leasing sources. Page generated November 13, 2026. Rents, specials and availability change — confirm current pricing on IQ Realtors before you apply.