River nortth 1 bedroom cost?

[Mirinjobra]

Originally Posted by emathias

Don't forget that some of your other expenses will go up when living in River North compared to places with lower rents. Pretty much anything people tend to buy in their neighborhood (groceries, basic household goods, restaurants, etc), will cost more in River North or similar central areas. And if you're planning to leave the neighborhood for all those things then consider whether you really want to be in River North given that one of its attractions is its walkability - if you have to leave the area to afford to live there, is it really worth it?

I drive for work 4/5 days out of the week and get 95% of my groceries at Costco, so prices of household goods/groceries has no effect on me.

As for restaurants, I eat healthy and workout religiously which means I cook all of my food, so the price of restaurants is also not an issue.

When I go out to clubs or bars I carry a flask of vodka because I drink to get tipsy and not for the taste, also it's the cheapest on calories so I don't care about the cost of drinks.

In general most of the buildings in River North tend to be "new/modern" and full of amenities. Because of that, it would be tough for your budget, although not impossible. There are some older buildings scattered throughout RN. For example, Ashbury Plaza (I think that's what it's called). Is right in the heart of River North and very affordable. You can get a 1BR for about $1400 according to a friend. There are low income residents that get assistance that live there (I don't know if that matters to you, I just mention it because it is frequently mentioned on yelp). River North is a large area so I'm sure there are a few other older buildings that could fit into your price range.

If it's tough to find a one bedroom with parking for that much, would Gold Coast be that much worse in terms of nightlife? I'm moving to River North so I can go to nicer bars/lounges on the weekends and be able to network with people my age (27+) and hopefully find someone to settle down with.

I would have no issues commuting to River North for the nightlife if Gold Coast isn't too far away.

[kch8489]

I have been in River north now for 3 years, and I will say if you want affordable yet pretty updated, pm me I lived in that building and it was great for the time, though a 1 bed will be anywhere from 1700-2000 depending on the floor, and that's without parking, parking can be rented which I've seen from 200 plus in the building. The place I'm at now 1 bed rent are at comp 2300-2500 without parking, parking is another 300. Just for comparison both are on Lasalle st

[personone]

Originally Posted by Mirinjobra

I drive for work 4/5 days out of the week and get 95% of my groceries at Costco, so prices of household goods/groceries has no effect on me.

If it's tough to find a one bedroom with parking for that much, would Gold Coast be that much worse in terms of nightlife? I'm moving to River North so I can go to nicer bars/lounges on the weekends and be able to network with people my age (27+) and hopefully find someone to settle down with.

I would have no issues commuting to River North for the nightlife if Gold Coast isn't too far away.

Gold Coast is the neighborhood just north of River North, so getting to River North is easy if you live int the Gold Coast. Depending on where your apartment is, you can likely easily walk to River North or take the CTA/bus. Gold Coast has a more mature restaurant/bar scene and is close to Old Town, which is also a more mature scene, so you have several different options if you live in the Gold Coast.

[ChiGuy2.5]

Originally Posted by ChicagoMeO

how much were the rents raised when the lease was up in that building? i bet $100 average.

One of them just moved in so they haven't hit that point yet. The other it went up like $64/month. It wasn't an obscene amount.

[marothisu]

Originally Posted by Mirinjobra

If it's tough to find a one bedroom with parking for that much, would Gold Coast be that much worse in terms of nightlife? I'm moving to River North so I can go to nicer bars/lounges on the weekends and be able to network with people my age (27+) and hopefully find someone to settle down with.

I would have no issues commuting to River North for the nightlife if Gold Coast isn't too far away.

I live in Gold Coast. Up until the end of last year I was paying $1400/mo for a 1 bedroom. Now I'm in a luxury unit and pay $1800/month. There are other buildings that are more expensive, but on average the rental prices in the GC are cheaper than River North and Streeterville. There's a good mix of people in their mid to late 20s all the way up into the 40s, 50s, etc. I think 40-50% of the residents in one part of the Gold Coast, south of Division, are between the ages of 20 and 34 (most of them between 25 and 34). There are some nice lounges in the Gold Coast like Le Colonial (2nd floor), Le Bar, Room 7 (more of a club lounge though), Pump Room, and Salone Nico. And some other nice bars at restaurants like Mercadito Kitchen, Vora, Jellyfish, etc (and I guess you could consider Luxe Bar, Tavern on Rush, Gibson's, etc but that's kind of different). Close to River north anyway - easy to get there.

I've been in GC for 6 years and love it. There's more younger people hanging out at some places than you may think but there's also more older people as well. it's a nice mix in the end but location wise it's really great. I'm right near a bunch of nice lounges and bars but within easy walking distance and public transit to other parts of town like River North. There's been 2 new nice high rises that have gone up near me that are attracting a younger crowd who can afford it and there's some more to come.