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River City Apartments

800 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,041 - $4,489 Studio - 4 1 - 3.5
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Rent Specials

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: Secure your 1-bedroom apartment for immediate, June, or July move-in—apply within 24 hours of touring to enjoy a $400 admin fee discount!

Pricing and Floor Plans

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Studio

$2,199 - $2,249
Studio, 1 Bath
567 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-1012
$2,199
567
Now
800-0704
$2,249
567
6/15/26
800-0839
$2,211
567
6/30/26

Studio Classic

$2,041 - $2,049
Studio, 1 Bath
567 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-1139
$2,041
567
8/7/26
800-1212
$2,049
567
8/17/26

Studio Deluxe

$2,509
Studio, 1 Bath
653 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 19
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-1522
$2,509
653
6/19/26

1 BR Junior

$2,284 - $2,484
1 Bed, 1 Bath
653 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-0945
$2,425
653
6/6/26
800-0918
$2,400
653
6/10/26
800-1026
$2,484
653
6/13/26

1 BR Deluxe

$2,460 - $2,518
1 Bed, 1 Bath
716 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 6
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-0903
$2,460
716
6/6/26
800-1052
$2,470
716
6/10/26
800-1011
$2,500
716
7/18/26

1 BR Deluxe Classic

$2,258 - $2,400
1 Bed, 1 Bath
716 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-0848
$2,400
716
7/4/26
800-0719
$2,258
716
9/26/26

2 BR Standard

$3,136 - $3,448
2 Beds, 2 Baths
990 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-1246
$3,249
990
Now
800-0825
$3,346
990
Now
800-1033
$3,230
990
Now

3 BR Townhouse Type B

$4,489
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
1,517 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 10
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
800-0532
$4,489
1,517
8/10/26
800-0527
$4,489
1,517
8/14/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1986
  • 448 units / 17 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $400

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • 24-Hour Door Staff
  • 8' Ceilings
  • Balconies & Terraces*
  • Bike Room
  • In-unit Washer & Dryer
  • Lobby Co-working Space
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
  • Print With Me Printer
  • River Road Terrace
  • Roller Shades

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Fitness Center
  • Maintenance on site
  • Package Service
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Sundeck

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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit100 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable50 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

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Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
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Subway
1 min Drive
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Subway
1 min Drive
Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Subway
2 min Drive
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Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
Pink Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
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Subway
2 min Drive
Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L")
CTA
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Rock Island District Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Metra Electric Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra)
Airport
Chicago Midway International
17 min Drive
Chicago Midway International
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
30 min Drive
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Moving to South Loop, Chicago, IL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate River City Apartments proximity to Southgate Market, The Maxwell, and Jefferson & Taylor Redevelopment. Southgate Market is 0.9 miles away, and The Maxwell is within a 14 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, South Loop is exceptional public transit. Within 1.4 miles of River City Apartments, you’ll find Lasalle Station (Blue Line), Lasalle/Van Buren Station (Downtown Loop), and Harrison Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near River City Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Alliance for the Great Lakes, Openlands, and Grant Park.

Airports

Living in South Loop provides easy access to Chicago Midway International, located just 18 minutes from River City Apartments. Another nearby airport is Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.2 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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Village Leadership Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

2 rating

Smyth J Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

8 rating

South Loop Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Public

7 rating

Jones College Prep High School

Grades 9-12

Public

1 rating

Phillips Academy High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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British International School of Chicago, South Loop

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Robert Morris Univ., Ill.

Walk: 12 min (0.6 mi)

Columbia College Chicago

Walk: 12 min (0.7 mi)

DePaul University, Loop Campus

Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi)

About River City Apartments

Architect Bertrand Goldberg's innovative vision, River City, has stood the test of time. Within the iconic landmark, our South Loop apartments and community-driven spaces combine all aspects of life (live, work, play, learn) along the Chicago River.... Our renovated apartments, townhomes, and penthouses are connecting the past with the future, and they're available now.

River City Apartments is an apartment community in Chicago, IL

Golub & Company

Contact

Property Address:
800 S Wells St,
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone Number: (312) 313-2458
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For River City Apartments

4.9

35 Ratings & Reviews

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4/21/26

Verified Renter

Fast and Friendly. Very happy with how quickly and work orders are handled.

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Thanks for sharing your experience with us — we are glad it was a positive one!

4/13/26

Verified Renter

Juan did great juan changed the microwave in record time
he did great

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Property Manager at River City Apartments responded to this review

Thanks for being a part of the family! We can’t wait to share your positive feedback with the rest of the team. We hope to continue to provide you with a quality experience.

4/4/26

Verified Renter

Amazing River City maintenance really came through on a last minute request. Thank you so much River City. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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3/24/26

Verified Renter

Great Tour Tour was great. Loved the place! Apartments were nice.

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Property Manager at River City Apartments responded to this review

Thank you for your review. We appreciate you and your business.

2/28/26

Verified Renter

Quick fix! Maintenance arrived in the morning and took at look at my bathroom fans, helped with mold from steam on the ceiling. Quick and easy

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