Average Rent in North Center, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical North Center, Chicago, IL Rents

North Center rentals average $1,750 for a studio rental to $6,723 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,525, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $539 (44.55%) year-over-year from $1,211 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (8.92%) year-over-year from $1,832 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $166 (-7.01%) year-over-year from $2,366 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $156 (5.04%) year-over-year from $3,092 to $3,248. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $573 (9.32%) year-over-year from $6,149 to $6,723. 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 down by 26.55% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,750	$1,211 (44.55%)	$2,152 (-18.66%)
1 BR	$34.20	$1,995	$1,832 (8.92%)	$1,713 (16.44%)
2 BR	$31.82	$2,200	$2,366 (-7.01%)	$2,063 (6.62%)
3 BR	$38.18	$3,248	$3,092 (5.04%)	$2,368 (37.12%)
4+ BR	$19.80	$6,723	$6,149 (9.32%)	$3,532 (90.35%)

Historical Rents in North Center, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near North Center

There are a total of 11 cities nearby North Center. The average rent in North Center is currently $2,424 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berwyn, IL, with an average rent of $1,313, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Center, Chicago, IL is River Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,295 per month.

Let's compare North Center, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in North Center, Chicago, IL is 21.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in North Center, Chicago, IL are about 9.80% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.21% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near North Center, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berwyn, IL	$1,075	$1,300	$1,850	$1,313
Oak Park, IL	$1,595	$1,575	$2,325	$1,800
Chicago, IL	$1,575	$2,050	$2,393	$2,200
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,091	$2,250	$2,270
Aurora, IL	$1,275	$1,549	$2,200	$2,424
Naperville, IL	$1,413	$1,899	$2,500	$2,599
Evanston, IL	$2,575	$2,250	$2,523	$2,667
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,100	$2,750
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$2,276	$2,300	$2,850
River Grove, IL	$1,335	$1,450	$3,295	$3,295

Top Neighborhoods Near North Center

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near North Center. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Englewood, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near North Center, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near North Center, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,300 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than North Center's average rent, which is actually $2,525. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Center, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $3,425 average rent per month, Near West Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Center. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,150	$1,425	$1,450
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,320	$1,600
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,400	$1,600
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,498	$1,800	$1,700
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,650	$2,175	$1,705
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,879	$1,750
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$1,875
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,895	$2,495	$1,963
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,050	$1,975
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,923	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,825	$2,025
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$1,825	$1,263	$1,700	$2,225
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,673	$1,895	$2,300	$2,300
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,750	$2,148	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,630	$2,183	$3,000	$2,395
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,779	$2,424	$2,429
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,750	$2,300	$2,445
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,450	$3,700	$2,525
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,500	$3,857	$2,645
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,343	$3,200	$2,827
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,450	$3,400	$2,925
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,500	$3,500	$3,123
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,275	$2,425	$2,800	$3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,880	$2,345	$3,400	$3,300
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,845	$3,575	$3,425

Top Counties Near North Center

There are a total of 24 counties located by North Center, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Berwyn, IL, Oak Park, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Berwyn, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,313. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by North Center, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in North Center, Chicago, IL is 25.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Center, Chicago, IL is 22.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Center, Chicago, IL is 11.76% 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	$1,075	$1,300	$1,850	$1,313
Oak Park, IL	$1,595	$1,575	$2,325	$1,800
Proviso, IL	$1,098	$1,450	$2,000	$2,050
Chicago, IL	$1,575	$2,050	$2,393	$2,200
Maine, IL	$1,200	$1,500	$2,150	$2,500
New Trier, IL	$1,655	$1,845	$2,995	$2,600
Northfield, IL	$1,400	$2,023	$2,598	$2,600
Evanston, IL	$2,575	$2,250	$2,523	$2,667
Niles, IL	$2,200	$1,625	$2,100	$2,775
Leyden, IL	$1,335	$1,450	$3,140	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near North Center

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near North Center, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,423. A total of 22 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 $1,313 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,350 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,495. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Center, Chicago, IL is $1,850 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in North Center, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,460	$1,700	$2,350	$2,300
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,850	$2,050	$1,900
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,495	$2,150	$2,995	$2,595
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,373	$1,698	$2,270	$1,900
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,645	$2,160	$3,000	$2,300
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,100	$2,550	$2,495
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,400	$1,550
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,400	$3,400	$2,913
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,450	$1,650	$1,650
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,635	$2,225	$2,700	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - North Center Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for North Center, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,525. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do North Center, 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 North Center, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,750. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in North Center.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,098 and an average price per square feet of $34.20. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Center.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,550 and an average price per square feet of $31.82. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Center.

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

Rent prices for rentals in North Center, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in North Center, Chicago, IL is around $2,020/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.