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River City Apartments

800 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607
Last updated: November 9, 2026

As of November 9, 2026, River City Apartments (800 S Wells St, South Loop) advertises 1 month free. No end date is stated. Advertised rent: $2,231 - $4,850 a month.

River City Apartments is a 17-story, 448-unit apartment building completed in 1986 at 800 S Wells St in South Loop, part of Chicago's Loop community area. It is managed by Golub & Company. Pet policy: Pet-friendly. The nearest CTA “L” station is LaSalle (Blue Line), about 0.3 miles away.

Key takeaways

  • As of November 9, 2026, River City Apartments advertises 1 month free, worth an estimated $2,216 at the lowest advertised rent.
  • No end date is stated for this offer.
  • The offer terms mention a 10- to 18-month lease.
  • Advertised rent: $2,231 - $4,850 a month.
  • Building: 448 units, 17 stories, built 1986; managed by Golub & Company.
  • Pets: Pet-friendly.
  • Nearest CTA “L” station: LaSalle (Blue), about 0.3 mi.
  • 11 other South Loop buildings have an active move-in special on this list.
Current move-in special · Free rent
1 month free

1 month free plus a reduced $400 admin fee on 10-18 month leases if you apply within 48 hours.

Deadline
None stated
Est. savings
≈$2,216
Updated
Nov 9, 2026
Source: apartment listing site

River City was designed by Bertrand Goldberg, the architect of Marina City. Its two curving towers of poured-in-place concrete sit on a four-story base topped by a one-acre private park, with a 10-story enclosed, skylit atrium called River Road running between them. The complex was converted to condominiums between 2001 and 2006, and its 2018 sale to investors who returned it to rentals was described as the largest condo deconversion in Chicago history.

For amenities, unit count, floors and year built, see the full River City Apartments profile on ChicagoApartmentBuildings.com, a Chicago apartment building directory also run by Joe Bjorklund.

Special history

SpecialTypeFirst seenLast updatedStatusSource
1 month freeFree rentNov 9, 2026Nov 9, 2026ActiveApartmentHomeLiving
1 month freeFree rentNov 8, 2026Nov 9, 2026Ended Nov 9, 2026ApartmentHomeLiving

River City Apartments: FAQ

Does River City Apartments have a move-in special right now?

Yes. As of November 9, 2026, River City Apartments at 800 S Wells St in South Loop, Chicago advertises 1 month free. 1 month free plus a reduced $400 admin fee on 10-18 month leases if you apply within 48 hours. The offer was found on ApartmentHomeLiving; confirm the terms with the leasing office before applying.

When does the River City Apartments move-in special end?

River City Apartments has not stated an end date for its current move-in special. Offers without a deadline can change or end at any time, so confirm the current terms with the leasing office before you tour or apply. Chicago Move In Specials shows the date the offer was last updated on this page.

How much is rent at River City Apartments?

River City Apartments advertises rent of $2,231 - $4,850 a month, according to ApartmentHomeLiving as of November 9, 2026. Advertised prices may be "net effective," meaning the special is already spread across the lease. Ask the leasing office for the base rent and any required monthly fees.

Does the River City Apartments move-in special apply to every apartment?

The advertised terms for the River City Apartments move-in special do not limit it to select apartments: 1 month free plus a reduced $400 admin fee on 10-18 month leases if you apply within 48 hours. Terms can still vary by unit, move-in date and lease length, so confirm with the leasing office that the apartment you want qualifies before you apply.

What lease length do I need for the River City Apartments move-in special?

The River City Apartments move-in special requires a 10- to 18-month lease, according to its advertised terms. Shorter leases usually receive a smaller concession or none at all, so confirm the lease length and the exact amount of free rent or credit with the leasing office before you sign.

What other South Loop apartments have move-in specials?

As of November 9, 2026, other South Loop apartment buildings advertising move-in specials include 1000M (up to 1.5 months free), Sentral Michigan Avenue (up to 6 weeks free) and 626 on the Park (1 month free). Chicago Move In Specials lists 11 other active specials in South Loop, ranked by how much free rent is offered, on the South Loop neighborhood page.

Where is River City Apartments located?

River City Apartments is at 800 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago's Loop community area. 11 other South Loop buildings currently advertise move-in specials on Chicago Move In Specials.

Sources

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1000M1000 S Michigan AveUp to 1.5 months freeOn select apartments when you lease today. Contact the leasing office for details.≈$3,447at lowest rentNo end date$2,296 - $10,428
Sentral Michigan Avenue808 S Michigan AveUp to 6 weeks freePlus a look-and-lease special if you apply within 48 hours of touring.≈$3,176at lowest rentNo end date$2,292 - $13,141
626 on the Park626 S Wabash Ave1 month freeAt this new South Loop building. Contact leasing for terms.≈$2,283at lowest rentNo end dateFrom $2,299
Arrive LEX2138 S Indiana Ave1 month freeOn select units with 12+ month leases if you move in by Nov 15.≈$2,283at lowest rentNov 15$2,299 - $4,889
NEMA Chicago1210 S Indiana AveUp to 1 month freeOn select units, plus a $500-$1,000 admin fee credit if you apply within 48 hours of touring.≈$2,232at lowest rentNo end date$2,248 - $8,043
The Grand Central221 W Harrison St1 month freeWhen you sign today. Restrictions apply.≈$2,075at lowest rentNo end date$2,089 - $5,710
1001 South State1001 S State StUp to 2 weeks freeUp to half a month of base rent free. Minimum lease term applies.≈$1,125at lowest rentNo end date$2,214 - $10,848
Arrive South Loop1935 S Wabash Ave2 weeks freeIf you move in by Nov 30.≈$1,154at lowest rentNov 30$2,499 - $4,619

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