Monthly Rent Report
River North Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 60654, Chicago, from 4,940 listings.
Median 1BR rent in River North was $3,311 in September 2025, up 6.7% (+$209) from August 2025 and up 35.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,267 and $3,354. That puts River North $1,686 above the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,625. The month's figures are based on 4,940 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,384 | −$183 (-7.1%) | +$79 (+3.4%) | $2,380 – $2,387 | 2 |
| Studio | $2,430 | −$136 (-5.3%) | +$125 (+5.4%) | $2,150 – $2,942 | 567 |
| 1BR | $3,311 | +$209 (+6.7%) | +$861 (+35.1%) | $3,267 – $3,354 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,195 | +$93 (+3.0%) | +$745 (+30.4%) | $2,655 – $3,589 | 3,067 |
| 2BR | $4,707 | +$2,641 (+127.8%) | +$210 (+4.7%) | $4,248 – $5,928 | 1,073 |
| 2BR | $3,622 | +$1,556 (+75.3%) | −$875 (-19.5%) | $3,336 – $3,907 | 2 |
| 3BR | $7,362 | −$2,148 (-22.6%) | +$4,967 (+207.4%) | $7,257 – $11,499 | 214 |
| 3BR | $3,995 | −$5,515 (-58.0%) | +$1,600 (+66.8%) | $3,995 – $3,995 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,600 | −$150 (-3.2%) | +$3,065 (+199.7%) | $4,575 – $4,600 | 4 |
| 4BR | $4,600 | −$150 (-3.2%) | +$3,065 (+199.7%) | $4,500 – $4,600 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
River North vs. Chicago — September 2025
| Bedrooms | River North Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,384 | $1,325 | +$1,059 (+79.9%) |
| Studio | $2,430 | $1,325 | +$1,105 (+83.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,311 | $1,625 | +$1,686 (+103.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,195 | $1,625 | +$1,570 (+96.6%) |
| 2BR | $4,707 | $1,963 | +$2,745 (+139.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,622 | $1,963 | +$1,659 (+84.5%) |
| 3BR | $7,362 | $2,400 | +$4,962 (+206.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,995 | $2,400 | +$1,595 (+66.5%) |
| 4BR | $4,600 | $3,000 | +$1,600 (+53.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,600 | $3,000 | +$1,600 (+53.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in September 2025.