Apartments to rent in River North / Streeterville, Chicago

River North and Streeterville sit on Chicago’s Near North Side just north of the Chicago River and along Lake Michigan. The combined area is a walker's paradise with dense restaurant and gallery scenes, major hospitals and tourism hubs (Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile). Popular with young professionals and renters who want downtown access, the neighborhood spans ZIPs 60654, 60611 and parts of 60610.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
River North / Streeterville High Good Safe Excellent
Gold Coast High Good Safe Excellent
Old Town Average Good Safe Excellent
The Loop Average Fair Safe Excellent
West Loop High Fair Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper

River North / Streeterville, Chicago Rental Prices

Studio
$1,700 – $3,200
1 bedroom
$2,400 – $3,600
2 bedroom
$3,500 – $5,600
3 bedroom
$5,000 – $8,500

Source: Zumper

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River North / Streeterville, Chicago Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Ogden International School (East Campus / Jenner / West)

⭐ 8/10 Chicago Public Schools / local profiles
East Campus: 24 W Walton St (grades K-4) / Jenner Campus: 1119 N Cleveland Ave (grades 5-8) / West Campus (HS): 1250 W Erie St
🧭 Serves K-8 students from River North / Streeterville; HS students may attend Ogden HS (selective) or be zoned to other city high schools.

Top Private Schools

Latin School of Chicago

⭐ Not rated (selective independent school) School profile
59 W North Blvd (Near North/Gold Coast)
🧭 ~0.5-1.5 mi (private JK–12 option serving Near North families).

Francis W. Parker School

⭐ Not rated (independent) School profile
330 W Webster Ave (Lincoln Park)
🧭 ~1.5-2.0 mi; popular private option for families in Near North.

Catherine Cook School

⭐ Not rated School profile
226 W Schiller St
🧭 Within ~1–2 miles and often used by Near North families.

Source: Ogden International School (CPS), school profiles

River North / Streeterville, Chicago Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

The Near North Side (which includes River North and Streeterville) is patrolled mainly by the Chicago Police Department’s 18th (Near North) District. Violent crime rates are lower here than many South and West side neighborhoods, but property crime, theft and late-night bar/club-related robberies remain the most common issues — especially in busy nightlife corridors and near transit. Recent seasonal spikes in robberies have been reported in the River North nightlife corridor; residents and visitors should exercise caution late at night, secure phones/wallets, and avoid walking alone after bar-closing hours.

Source: Chicago Police Department (18th District)

River North / Streeterville, Chicago Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~97
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~90
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score ~82
Very Bikeable
<10 min
To downtown (Loop) by CTA Red Line or Brown/Purple transfer; many parts of River North/Streeterville are a 5–15 minute transit or bike ride to the Loop.

Source: WalkScore / ApartmentFinder neighborhood summaries

River North / Streeterville, Chicago Summary

Overview

River North and Streeterville are two of Chicago’s most central Near North neighborhoods — a mix of high-rise residences, hospitality, medical centers (Northwestern Memorial, Lurie Children’s), galleries and dense restaurant nightlife. Streeterville hugs the lake and Navy Pier while River North extends west toward the Merchandise Mart and the Loop; together they offer premium walkability, strong transit access and a high-rent market popular with young professionals and renters seeking downtown lifestyle.

Key Features

  • Dining & Nightlife: Dense concentration of restaurants, bars and late-night venues — one of the city’s top dining neighborhoods.
  • Waterfront Access: Proximity to the Chicago Riverwalk, Oak Street Beach and the lakefront.
  • Medical & Institutional Hub: Major hospitals and Northwestern’s Chicago campus are within or adjacent to Streeterville.
  • Transit & Walkability: Excellent walk score and multiple CTA options make cars optional for many residents.

Housing Snapshot

  • Predominantly high-rise apartment and condo buildings with some loft conversions in River North’s gallery district.
  • Rents are above the Chicago median; expect premium pricing for lake/river views and luxury building amenities.
  • Strong short-term rental demand around Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile (subject to city regulations).