Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,680 at Grand Plaza and $2,592 at AMLI River North — AMLI River North is the cheaper entry point. Studios start at $2,290 at Grand Plaza and $2,292 at AMLI River North. Grand Plaza lists 18 homes (10 available now); AMLI River North lists 21 (5 available now). Grand Plaza's utility package runs $115–$160/mo by home size, covering water, trash, gas, sewage, and internet/cable (170+ HD channels, DVR, HBO Max, up to 1,000 Mbps). Electricity is separate — residents open their own ComEd account. AMLI River North charges a $400 admin fee and a $60 application fee.
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.
Grand Plaza and AMLI River North are both professionally managed buildings in River North — 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 Grand Plaza and AMLI River North?
| Building | Homes listed | Available now | From | Rent range | Average rent | Sq ft range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | 2 | 1 | $2,290 | $2,290–$2,361 | $2,326 | 690 |
| AMLI River North | 3 | 2 | $2,292 | $2,292–$2,407 | $2,349 | 520–650 |
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| AMLI River North | 3 | 1 | $2,397 | $2,397–$2,692 | $2,527 | 655–680 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | 11 | 7 | $2,680 | $2,680–$3,471 | $2,850 | 820–900 |
| AMLI River North | 9 | 2 | $2,592 | $2,592–$3,992 | $3,039 | 720–1,015 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | 5 | 2 | $4,413 | $4,413–$5,015 | $4,736 | 1,210–1,690 |
| AMLI River North | 2 | 0 | $4,392 | $4,392–$4,892 | $4,642 | 1,095–1,180 |
| Penthouses | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | No penthouse homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| AMLI River North | 4 | 0 | $7,492 | $7,492–$11,992 | $9,292 | 1,215–1,685 |
The buildings side by side
| Grand Plaza | AMLI River North | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 540 N State St, Chicago | 71 W Hubbard St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | River North | River North |
| Homes listed | 18 | 21 |
| Available now | 10 | 5 |
| Current special | Save $450 when you Look & Lease! Apply within 48 hours of your initial tour and get your $450 admin fee credited (select residences, new applications). | Tour & lease within 48 hours → $400 admin fee waived — valid thru Nov 30, 2026 |
| Fees & utilities | Utility package $140/mo for a 1BR ($115 studio · $155 2BR) covering water, trash, gas, sewage, and internet/cable (170+ HD channels, DVR, HBO Max, up to 1,000 Mbps). Electricity is separate — residents open their own ComEd account. Parking: $344/mo unreserved · $489 reserved. Pet fees (one-time): dogs $650 · cats $425, max 2 pets. Application fee $60 per leaseholder. | Application fee $60. Admin fee $400. Pet fee $350, max 2 pets per household. Only the up-front fees are published on the building’s official page — ask leasing for the full current fee sheet for the rest. (Per AMLI’s official property page, checked November 2026.) |
| Parking (building summary) | On-site garage — $344/mo unreserved · $489 reserved (per fee sheet on file) | On-site garage (covered) · $275–750/mo · reserved and EV parking tiers published |
| Pets | Dogs & cats OK; breed restrictions, no weight limit; $650 dog / $425 cat one-time; max 2 pets; outdoor dog park (per May 2026 fee sheet) | Dogs & cats OK, breed/weight rules and fees apply (Oct 2026) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 1 min · 🚌 65, 36 | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 5 min · 🚌 22, 36 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 100 / 82 | 98 / 100 / 82 |
| Year built | 2003 | 2013 |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman · Dog run · Basketball court · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman · Dog run |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Grand Plaza or AMLI River North?
One-bedrooms start at $2,680 at Grand Plaza (11 homes, averaging $2,850) and $2,592 at AMLI River North (9 homes, averaging $3,039), so AMLI River North has the lower entry price.
Which is cheaper for a two-bedroom, Grand Plaza or AMLI River North?
Two-bedrooms start at $4,413 at Grand Plaza and $4,392 at AMLI River North; AMLI River North starts lower. Averages: $4,736 at Grand Plaza, $4,642 at AMLI River North.
How many homes are available now at Grand Plaza and AMLI River North?
Grand Plaza has 10 of its 18 listed homes available now; AMLI River North has 5 of 21. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Grand Plaza and AMLI River North running?
Grand Plaza: Save $450 when you Look & Lease! Apply within 48 hours of your initial tour and get your $450 admin fee credited (select residences, new applications).. AMLI River North: Tour & lease within 48 hours → $400 admin fee waived — valid thru Nov 30, 2026. Specials are as listed on IQ Realtors and change often.
What are Grand Plaza's utility fees?
Grand Plaza's utility package is $115/mo for a studio, $120 convertible, $140 one-bedroom, $155 two-bedroom and $160 three-bedroom, per the building's fee sheet on file with IQ Realtors. It covers water, trash, gas, sewage, and internet/cable (170+ HD channels, DVR, HBO Max, up to 1,000 Mbps). Electricity is separate — residents open their own ComEd account.
Where are Grand Plaza and AMLI River North located?
Both buildings are in River North, Chicago: Grand Plaza at 540 N State St and AMLI River North at 71 W Hubbard St.
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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.