Quick answer
One-bedrooms start at $2,680 at Grand Plaza and $2,981 at Niche 905 — Grand Plaza is the cheaper entry point. Grand Plaza lists 18 homes (10 available now); Niche 905 lists 11 (7 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.
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 Niche 905 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 Niche 905?
| 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 |
| Niche 905 | No studio homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Convertibles | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | No convertible homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
| Niche 905 | 1 | 1 | $2,339 | $2,339 | $2,339 | 576 |
| One-bedrooms | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | 11 | 7 | $2,680 | $2,680–$3,471 | $2,850 | 820–900 |
| Niche 905 | 10 | 6 | $2,981 | $2,981–$3,861 | $3,206 | 796–1,008 |
| Two-bedrooms | ||||||
| Grand Plaza | 5 | 2 | $4,413 | $4,413–$5,015 | $4,736 | 1,210–1,690 |
| Niche 905 | No two-bedroom homes with published rents in the current feed. | |||||
The buildings side by side
| Grand Plaza | Niche 905 | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 540 N State St, Chicago | 905 N Orleans St, Chicago |
| Neighborhood | River North | River North |
| Homes listed | 18 | 11 |
| Available now | 10 | 7 |
| 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). | — |
| 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. | Not on file with IQ Realtors — ask leasing for the current fee sheet. |
| Parking (building summary) | On-site garage — $344/mo unreserved · $489 reserved (per fee sheet on file) | On-site parking · Garage–covered · $300/mo |
| 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) | Pets allowed (per official site — fees/limits unpublished) |
| Laundry | In-unit | In-unit |
| Transit | 🚇 Grand (Red) · 1 min · 🚌 65, 36 | 🚇 Chicago (Brown, Purple Lines) · 5 min · 🚌 37, 66, 156 |
| Walk / Transit / Bike Score | 99 / 100 / 82 | 96 / 90 / 82 |
| Year built | 2003 | — |
| Amenity highlights | Outdoor pool · Fitness center · Rooftop deck · Doorman · Dog run · Basketball court · Floor-to-ceiling windows · In-unit washer/dryer · Balconies | — |
See each building in full: Grand Plaza on IQ Realtors · Niche 905
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a one-bedroom, Grand Plaza or Niche 905?
One-bedrooms start at $2,680 at Grand Plaza (11 homes, averaging $2,850) and $2,981 at Niche 905 (10 homes, averaging $3,206), so Grand Plaza has the lower entry price.
How many homes are available now at Grand Plaza and Niche 905?
Grand Plaza has 10 of its 18 listed homes available now; Niche 905 has 7 of 11. Dated availability for the rest is shown on IQ Realtors.
What specials are Grand Plaza and Niche 905 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).. Niche 905: no special on file. 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 Niche 905 located?
Both buildings are in River North, Chicago: Grand Plaza at 540 N State St and Niche 905 at 905 N Orleans St.
Tour either building with one broker — see live availability and photos for Grand Plaza and Niche 905.
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.