Quick answer
For one-bedrooms, River West starts lower — from $2,425 across 4 buildings, versus $2,479 in River North. Average one-bedroom rent: $3,039 in River North, $2,821 in River West. Studios start at $1,329 in River North and $2,025 in River West. River North lists 311 homes in 23 buildings on IQ Realtors; River West lists 115 in 5.
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.
River North and River West 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 — River North vs River West
| Home type | Buildings | Homes | From | Rent range | Average rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| River West | |||||
| Studios | 3 | 29 | $2,025 | $2,025–$2,773 | $2,267 |
| Convertibles | 3 | 10 | $2,400 | $2,400–$2,899 | $2,563 |
| One-bedrooms | 4 | 32 | $2,425 | $2,425–$3,455 | $2,821 |
| Two-bedrooms | 4 | 39 | $3,680 | $3,680–$4,415 | $3,908 |
| Three-bedrooms | 2 | 4 | $4,660 | $4,660–$5,407 | $5,042 |
| Penthouses | 1 | 1 | $10,185 | $10,185 | $10,185 |
Selection & specials
| River North | River West | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildings with listed homes | 23 | 5 |
| Homes listed | 311 | 115 |
| Available now | 205 | 75 |
| Buildings running a current special | 9 | 4 |
Most-listed buildings in River North: One Superior Place Wolf Point East 369 Grand
Most-listed buildings in River West: Alta at K Station Spoke Aberdeen Crossing
Frequently asked questions
Is River North or River West cheaper for a one-bedroom?
One-bedrooms start at $2,479 in River North (average $3,039 across 142 homes) and $2,425 in River West (average $2,821 across 32 homes), so River West has the lower entry price; the averages say River West runs lower overall.
Is River North or River West cheaper for a studio?
Studios start at $1,329 in River North (average $2,526) and $2,025 in River West (average $2,267); River North starts lower.
Is River North or River West cheaper for a two-bedroom?
Two-bedrooms start at $3,306 in River North (average $4,505) and $3,680 in River West (average $3,908); River North starts lower.
Which has more apartments, River North or River West?
River North lists 311 homes across 23 buildings on IQ Realtors, with 205 available now. River West lists 115 homes across 5 buildings, with 75 available now.
Which neighborhood has more move-in specials, River North or River West?
9 buildings in River North and 4 in River West are running a current special on IQ Realtors. The live roundup is on the Chicago apartment specials page.
Should I rent in River North or River West?
On the verified numbers: one-bedrooms average $3,039 in River North versus $2,821 in River West; River North lists 311 homes and River West lists 115. 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 River North and River West 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.