Average Rent in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Near North Side, Chicago, IL Rents

Near North Side rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $13,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $309 (17.28%) year-over-year from $1,786 to $2,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (4.44%) year-over-year from $2,442 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (5.73%) year-over-year from $3,783 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $105 (-1.72%) year-over-year from $6,102 to $5,998. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $532 (5.93%) year-over-year from $8,968 to $9,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 8.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.60	$2,095	$1,786 (17.28%)	$1,733 (20.90%)
1 BR	$40.07	$2,550	$2,442 (4.44%)	$2,187 (16.58%)
2 BR	$40.09	$4,000	$3,783 (5.73%)	$3,433 (16.53%)
3 BR	$41.87	$5,998	$6,102 (-1.72%)	$5,509 (8.86%)
4+ BR	$37.20	$9,500	$8,968 (5.93%)	$7,630 (24.51%)

Historical Rents in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Near North Side

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Near North Side. The average rent in Near North Side is currently $2,349 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,375, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Near North Side, Chicago, IL is Vernon Hills, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,775 per month.

Let's compare Near North Side, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is 42.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.45% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Near North Side, Chicago, IL are about 41.28% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 55.99% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Near North Side, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,238	$1,750	$1,375
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,425	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,498	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,034	$2,300	$2,300
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$2,126	$2,349	$2,349
Aurora, IL	$1,275	$1,695	$2,199	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,250	$2,400	$2,550
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,399	$2,590
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,475	$2,600
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,913	$2,275	$2,775

Top Neighborhoods Near Near North Side

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near Near North Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near Near North Side, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near Near North Side, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,273 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,273. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Near North Side's average rent, which is actually $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Near North Side, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, Bucktown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Near North Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,350	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,300	$1,450	$1,538
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,850	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,725	$1,800
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,063	$1,125	$1,800	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,733	$2,588	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,463	$2,100	$1,925
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,785	$2,875	$2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,480	$1,950	$2,450	$2,023
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$2,650	$1,650	$1,900	$2,075
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,995	$2,095
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,450	$2,100	$2,100
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$1,565	$1,798	$2,250
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,595	$2,295
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,925	$2,150	$2,400
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,829	$2,261	$2,401
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,673	$2,355	$2,445
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,100	$2,565
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,925	$2,595
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,169	$2,100	$2,700	$2,750
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,350	$3,200	$2,900
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,175	$2,500	$3,763	$2,909
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,350	$2,350	$2,800	$3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,915	$2,445	$3,435	$3,300
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,900	$3,700	$3,400
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,550	$3,100	$3,500

Top Counties Near Near North Side

There are a total of 26 counties located by Near North Side, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Lyons, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,375. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Northfield, IL is the most expensive county by Near North Side, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is 42.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is 35.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is 42.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,238	$1,750	$1,375
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,295	$1,700	$1,900
Proviso, IL	$1,110	$1,400	$1,950	$2,000
Leyden, IL	$1,295	$1,400	$2,513	$2,275
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,425	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,498	$2,300
Maine, IL	$1,200	$1,573	$1,850	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,250	$2,400	$2,550
Niles, IL	N/A	$1,700	$2,500	$2,800
New Trier, IL	$1,595	$1,733	$2,995	$3,450

Top Zipcodes Near Near North Side

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Near North Side, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,380. A total of 27 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60402, Berwyn, IL at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,480. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Near North Side, Chicago, IL is $1,800 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,425 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Near North Side, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,648	$2,500	$3,839	$2,557
60654, Chicago, IL	$2,275	$2,750	$4,000	$3,000
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,500	$4,200	$2,756
60601, Chicago, IL	$2,138	$2,652	$4,250	$3,100
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,925	$2,387	$3,025	$3,200
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,845	$2,500	$3,600	$2,895
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,800	$3,699	$3,300
60605, Chicago, IL	$1,990	$2,250	$3,200	$3,000
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,225	$2,700	$3,100
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,627	$2,150	$3,125	$2,450

Frequently Asked Questions - Near North Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Near North Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Near North Side, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Near North Side, Chicago, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Near North Side, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Near North Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $43.60. There are a total of 95 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Near North Side.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Near North Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,550 and an average price per square feet of $40.07. There are a total of 276 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Near North Side.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Near North Side, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $40.09. There are a total of 126 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Near North Side.

How have rent prices in Near North Side, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Near North Side, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Near North Side, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.