River City Apartments
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.
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
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
| Special | Type | First seen | Last updated | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month free | Free rent | Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | Active | ApartmentHomeLiving |
| 1 month free | Free rent | Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | Ended Nov 9, 2026 | ApartmentHomeLiving |
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
- ApartmentHomeLiving: Free rent special "1 month free" (last updated November 9, 2026)
- River City Apartments official website
- Building facts: golubandcompany.com
- Building facts: chicagoapartmentbuildings.com
- Building facts: www.apartments.com
- Building facts: en.wikipedia.org
- Building facts: therealdeal.com
- City of Chicago: Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance
More move-in specials in South Loop
| Building | Neighborhood | Special | Est. savings | Deadline | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000M1000 S Michigan Ave | Up to 1.5 months freeUp to 1.5 months free on select apartments when you lease today. Contact the leasing office for details. | ≈$3,447at lowest rent | No end date | $2,296 - $10,428 | |
| Sentral Michigan Avenue808 S Michigan Ave | Up to 6 weeks freeUp to 6 weeks free, plus a look-and-lease special if you apply within 48 hours of touring. | ≈$3,176at lowest rent | No end date | $2,292 - $13,141 | |
| 626 on the Park626 S Wabash Ave | 1 month free1 month free advertised at this new South Loop building. Contact leasing for terms. | ≈$2,283at lowest rent | No end date | From $2,299 | |
| Arrive LEX2138 S Indiana Ave | 1 month free1 month free on select units with 12+ month leases if you move in by Nov 15. | ≈$2,283at lowest rent | Nov 15 | $2,299 - $4,889 | |
| NEMA Chicago1210 S Indiana Ave | Up to 1 month freeUp to 1 month free on select units, plus a $500-$1,000 admin fee credit if you apply within 48 hours of touring. | ≈$2,232at lowest rent | No end date | $2,248 - $8,043 | |
| The Grand Central221 W Harrison St | 1 month free1 month free when you sign today. Restrictions apply. | ≈$2,075at lowest rent | No end date | $2,089 - $5,710 | |
| 1001 South State1001 S State St | Up to 2 weeks freeUp to half a month of base rent free. Minimum lease term applies. | ≈$1,125at lowest rent | No end date | $2,214 - $10,848 | |
| Arrive South Loop1935 S Wabash Ave | 2 weeks free2 weeks free if you move in by Nov 30. | ≈$1,154at lowest rent | Nov 30 | $2,499 - $4,619 |