River East

A Developing Area with Lots of Eateries and Popular Entertainment Spots
Still growing quickly, River East is home to many wonderful residences, restaurants, and attractions. Most buildings are above sea level giving many units and high rise condominiums spectacular views of the water. It is also home to the most popular movie theater in the city and the famous Fox and Obel food market. Due to its smaller size, most amenities,entertainment destinations and great restaurants are a short walk away.
What River East Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.8
value
8.0
amenities
8.6
social
7.4
management
8.3
safety
10
Median rents in River East
Studio
$
1,900
1 Bedroom
$
2,550
2 Bedroom
$
4,050

Living in
River East

Right on the River
Touristy
Grocery Stores
High Rises
Mature Professionals
Bustling
Safe
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River East — 9/10 Rating (based on 42 neighborhood reviews)
Wholefoods is downstair, and we have an internal passage inside the building. It's near Navy Pier so short walk to the beach which is always amazing during weekends
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Optima Signature
My neighborhood is great. Lots to do and conveniently in the middle of everything
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474 North Lake Shore
Streeterville is fine. It's relatively safe and its near school (which M3 is super important and helpful) --- that said, theres nothing to do in streeterville, so be prepared to have to get around to have fun
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512 N McClurg Ct
Very convenient for Northwestern students.
Close to red line and multiple bus stops. Close to lakefront trail. There are many lunch options, but not as many good dinner options.
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512 N McClurg Ct
Close to grocery stores (Whole Foods and Treasure Island), Target Express opening later in 2015, about a 10 minute walk to red line subway but lots of nearby bus lines, LA Fitness and Planet Fitness are the closest gyms. Safe area with high foot traffic towards Navy Pier.
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Residences at River East Center
Love Streeterville. It's only getting better. More and more restaurants, bars, and cafes are moving in! We have everything we need in just a few blocks. Grocery store, Movie Theatre, Hospital, Lake Front Trail, Banks, Coffee shops, and food!
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474 North Lake Shore
Just removed from the center of mass for Booth students, Streeterville offers an outstanding neighborhood to call home during your two years. Getting on the #2 or 6 buss makes commuting to Harper just as easy as taking the train.
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Optima Signature
Streeterville is a super convenient neighborhood - the building is right next to Whole Foods, Target, drug stores, etc. Everything you need is right here. It's not very close to the L is the only drawback.
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North Water Apartments
close to school, has everything you need, doesn't have very much of a community feel though
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512 N McClurg Ct
Our neighborhood is slightly crowded due to the influx of tourists coming to Navy Pier, but this has brought a boom of new businesses around the area.
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474 North Lake Shore
I really like this neighborhood. There's lots of food options and a lot of young people in the area so it's great for someone like myself.
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474 North Lake Shore
Amazing neighborhood, whole bunch of restaurants, movie theatres, Navy Pier attractions etc. Downside is far from any CTA lines.
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North Water Apartments
Great shopping with the Magnificent Mile. Lots to do on the weekend. Good happy hours. I feel safe in this area.
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Residences at River East Center
It is close to Navy Pier although you don't get that busy tourist feel due to the location of the building.
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Cityfront Place Apartments
Streeterville is incredibly safe and easy to walk around. Good shops and restaurants around the area.
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474 North Lake Shore
Is a really safe neighborhood, and you have Target, Walgreens, and Wholefoods two blocks away.
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Cityfront Place Apartments
Its a fairly boring neighborhood and not very charming but it is safe and right by school.
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500 North Lake Shore
Everything is walkable, lots of places to eat, coffee shops to study, campus is centrally located in Streeterville. Plenty of transportation options. Right next to navy pier, Michigan Ave, lakeshore trail. Far from red line stops, not as much nightlife in the immediate area
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Cityfront Place Apartments
Streeterville is a pleasant neighborhood. However, it is very upscale and predominantly white. Not much diversity in terms of people, food, nightlife, etc.
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474 North Lake Shore
I feel safe in the area and it is close to school so I can walk. The food isn't very good around here but I mostly cook for myself.
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500 North Lake Shore
Very nice, but residential
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North Water Apartments
The neighborhood is pretty nice looking and close to the hospital as well as centrally located in Chicago so you have easy access to things downtown. However it doesn’t have that neighborhood feel and is instead located in a touristy area so you don’t get that cozy neighborhood living vibe
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474 North Lake Shore
Very close to the hospital which is great during M3!
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474 North Lake Shore
Lots of young professionals in the area. Central to lots going in in downtown Chicago and easy access to transit get out of streeterville. Downside is the lack of character and homey businesses.
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500 North Lake Shore
It's tough in the summer with all of the tourists running in and out of Navy Pier. Lakeshore also floods right outside of the building, but it's always bustling and it feels safe. It's great to have the Target right down the street and several grocery stores in the neighborhood.
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500 North Lake Shore
Streeterville is essentially a more remote (and better smelling) River North. Close to Navy Pier, so can be congested in the summer. Right on the river, which is great. Right down the road from Northwestern Medical and law school, so pretty safe neighborhood overall.
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Cityfront Place Apartments
It is not really a very organic neighborhood (mostly a lot of chains and doesn't feel very local) but it is safe and near school.
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500 North Lake Shore
Streeterville is a very residential neighborhood so there isn't a ton of nightlife, but there are some nice restaurants! River North is only a short walk away so sometimes it's nice to come home to a quieter neighborhood.
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500 North Lake Shore
The neighborhood is amazing. WholeFoods and Target are both 1-2 blocks away, as is a movie theater and beer/liquor store. Not to mention, Ohio Street Beach is literally less than a 5 minute walk.
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500 North Lake Shore
I like the Streeterville neighborhood so far, there is a good amount of grocery stores and restaurants. My only complaint is that there is limited El train lines in the area.
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Cityfront Place Apartments
Streeterville is great. Biggest benefit is being able to walk to school/work. I generally feel safe and it's fun being so close to the lake.
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Residences at River East Center
So much to do in Streeterville and it is close to the river and the beaches. Lots of dogs walking around. Very safe neighborhood as well.
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City View at River East
The food is excellent (albeit pricey at times!) And the neighborhood itself feels very safe even late at night walking home.
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474 North Lake Shore
Very safe neighborhood that has great proximity to the lake and to all types of transit. Would highly suggest.
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Residences at River East Center
Streeterville is a new area in Chicago with lots of fancy high rises and good restaurants. Live in style.
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Residences at River East Center
Close to transit, very safe
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474 North Lake Shore
A bit of a hike to the train near MPP each morning

Don't think that Streeterville is multi-level -- makes it hard to call Ubers and to walk place -- also far from the subway lines

Limited bars and restaurants although there is a Whole Foods, Target, Corepower Yoga, etc. nearby
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Cityfront Place Apartments
I think the area is nice because there is so much around... but it can get a little hectic with tourists since it is so close to Navy Pier. Especially in the summer. It is a little bit of an older crowd- I am 25 and am considered young. But everyone is nice and there is a lot to do
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480 N Mcclurg Ct
It is convenient being close to school and public transport, and I enjoy being close to the lake, river, and Navy Pier, but it doesn't have as much of a neighborhood feel compared to places that are not downtown and most of the restaurants/shops are chains.
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CityView Condominiums
It is a little too busy for my liking. It is a very tourist spot for the city so frequently on weekends there are tons of tourists seeing Navy Pier.
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474 North Lake Shore
Very touristy. Downfall of being so close to Navy Pier we get a lot of people on vacation and becomes crowded
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474 North Lake Shore
Nice but residential.
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North Water Apartments


Getting to Know
River East

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: N Lake Shore Dr to Cityfront Plaza Dr
North to South Boundaries: E Grand Ave to Chicago River
dining
Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery
Flamingo Bar & Grill
Kanela Breakfast Club
Volare Ristorante Italiano
grocery
Whole Foods
convenience
Walgreens
fitness
Brian Donovan Fitness
Chicago Line Cruises
CorePower Yoga
parks
Chicago Park District
Ohio Street Beach
The Park at Lakeshore East
coffee
Dollop Coffee & Tea
Espressamente illy
Molly’s Cupcakes
Starbucks
bus
121/65 (bus)
135 (bus)
29/65/66 (bus)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
River East includes zip code 60611
Rent vs Own
39
% of River East residents are renters
Driving to Work
32
% of River East residents drive to work
New Construction
22
% of housing units in River East have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
5
%
<20 units
4
%
20-49 units
90
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
5
%
18 - 34
38
%
35 - 54
23
%
55+
34
%
Unit Mix
15
%
Studio
43
%
1 Bed
26
%
2 Bed
15
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
64
%
Undergrad Student
4
%
Grad Student
8
%
Unemployed
5
%
Retired
19
%

Best Apartments
in River East

The Streeter
Studio $1,972
1 Bed $2,582
2 Beds $3,645

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The Lofts At River East
Studio $2,140
1 Bed $2,625
2 Beds $3,810

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Aqua
Studio $1,595
1 Bed $2,175
2 Beds $3,950

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Cityfront Place Apartments
Studio $1,520
1 Bed $1,450
2 Beds $3,126

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Park Millennium
1 Bed $1,850
2 Beds $3,500
3 Beds $4,100

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512 N McClurg Ct
Studio $1,650
1 Bed $2,400
2 Beds $3,200

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Nearby Neighborhoods

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Gold Coast
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Magnificent Mile
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