Location and building facts
Kingsbury Plaza sits at 520 N Kingsbury St on the west edge of River North, directly on the Chicago River. It was built in 2007 and holds 414 units across 46 stories, per Apartments.com’s CoStar-verified listing data. One independent editorial profile puts the count at 420 units; that figure carries no citation, so the CoStar-verified 414 is the number used here, and confirmation against Cook County assessor records remains an open item.
Pricing and availability
| Unit type | Sq ft | Price range | Price/sqft | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 498 to 516 | $2,414 to $2,517 | $4.68 to $4.88 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Convertible | 605 to 613 | $2,512 to $2,991 | $4.15 to $4.94 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| One bedroom | 849 to 906 | $2,941 to $3,448 | $3.46 to $3.80 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| One bedroom + den | 986 | $3,708 to $3,810 | $3.76 to $3.86 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Two bedroom | 1,210 to 1,332 | $4,515 to $5,745 | $3.73 to $4.31 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Source: Apartments.com live unit-level listing data. The renovated convertible and two-bedroom lines carry the widest price spread on the sheet, roughly $250 to $900 more than their standard counterparts at the same square footage – the clearest evidence that finish level, not size, drives the top end of each range.
For context, River North’s studio average is $2,446 against $1,641 citywide, and the one-bedroom average is $3,235 against $2,043 citywide, per the same listing’s neighborhood comparison. Kingsbury Plaza’s studios currently price slightly under the submarket average; its one-bedrooms price at or slightly below it.
Is Kingsbury Plaza pet-friendly?Yes, though dogs are restricted to select floors rather than allowed building-wide; the move-in costs table below has the exact fees.
Amenities
| Category | Feature | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness | Fitness center, free weights, yoga studio | On-site, no external membership needed |
| Outdoor | Pool, whirlpool spa, fire pits, river dog run | Terrace level, river-facing |
| Work | Business center, co-working suites | Complimentary Wi-Fi in common areas |
| Building | 24-hour door staff, package lockers, bike storage | Attached garage parking |
Table source: Apartments.com unique-features listing. This set matches a standard downtown Chicago high-rise; the comparison below is where the real differences show up.
How it compares nearby
| Building | Built | Price range | Unit mix / sq ft | Standout amenity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Plaza (520 N Kingsbury) | 2007 | $2,414 to $5,745 | Studio to 2BR, 498 to 1,332 sq ft | Private Riverwalk dog run |
| Wolf Point East (313 W Wolf Point Plz) | 2020 | from $2,500 | Studio to 3BR, 516 to 1,671 sq ft | Indoor/outdoor pool, golf simulator |
| AMLI River North (71 W Hubbard St) | 2012 | from $2,470 | Studio to 3BR, 560 to 1,752 sq ft | 22,000 sq ft rooftop amenity deck |
Sources: Wolf Point East, AMLI River North, both pulled the same day as the subject pricing. Kingsbury Plaza’s studios start below both newer buildings; its largest available two-bedroom is smaller than either comparable’s top floor plan.
How does Kingsbury Plaza compare to nearby River North buildings on price?Its studios start roughly $50 to $100 below Wolf Point East and AMLI River North, but its biggest two-bedroom unit runs smaller than either comparable’s largest layout.
Move-in costs
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dog fee (one-time) | $500 |
| Cat fee (one-time) | $300 |
| Unreserved parking (monthly) | $225 |
| Reserved parking (monthly) | $325 |
| Security deposit | Not published; confirm with leasing office |
| Application/admin fee | Not published; confirm with leasing office |
Parking figures per Domu; the garage is managed by Standard Parking and physically attached to the tower, a detail one resident specifically credited for making Chicago winters more livable. Deposit and admin fees aren’t published on any source checked here, so they’re listed as open questions instead of estimates.
Neighborhood and commute
Grand Avenue Station on the Blue Line is a 7-minute, 0.4-mile walk; Merchandise Mart Station is 0.5 miles; the Brown/Purple Line at Chicago Avenue is also 0.5 miles. By car, O’Hare is 26 minutes and 16.8 miles, Midway is 18 minutes and 11.2 miles.
What’s the walk and transit score, and how current is that number?It depends on the source: 97/100 on Apartments.com versus 94/93 on Zillow, with no published date on either.
Who it suits, and where it doesn’t
A 46-story tower on the river means unit orientation matters more than the floor plan name suggests: river-facing units on higher floors get unobstructed water and skyline views and less street noise, while lower, street-facing units sit closer to Kingsbury Street traffic and the Ohio Street feeder ramps. None of the listings checked distinguishes between the two when quoting a price range, so ask specifically about exposure before booking a tour. The building suits commuters headed to the Merchandise Mart or the Loop who want walkable rail access without living inside River North’s busiest blocks. It suits singles and couples in studio-to-one-bedroom lines more comfortably than larger households, since its largest available two-bedroom tops out smaller than either comparable building’s.
Schools
Ogden Elementary School, the zoned PK to 8 school, carries a GreatSchools rating around 4 out of 10; Wells Community Academy High School, the zoned public high school, carries a rating around 1 out of 10, per Apartments.com, sourced to GreatSchools.org.
Are the assigned schools any good, and what does the rating measure?The zoned high school’s 1/10 score reflects standardized outcomes for the whole attendance-zone population, not a judgment on any specific classroom; renters with school-age children should weigh it alongside a visit.
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