Average Rent in North Center, Chicago, IL

Current Versus Historical North Center, Chicago, IL Rents

North Center rentals average $1,523 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,498 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,370, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $656 (-97.91%) year-over-year from $670 to $14. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $214 (-12.14%) year-over-year from $1,764 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $507 (28.25%) year-over-year from $1,793 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $639 (26.51%) year-over-year from $2,411 to $3,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,568 (87.63%) year-over-year from $2,930 to $5,498. 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 98.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.42	$1,550	$1,764 (-12.14%)	$1,272 (21.89%)
2 BR	$2.11	$2,300	$1,793 (28.25%)	$1,475 (55.93%)
3 BR	$2.17	$3,050	$2,411 (26.51%)	$2,558 (19.22%)
4+ BR	$2.19	$5,498	$2,930 (87.63%)	$3,400 (61.69%)

Historical Rents in North Center, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near North Center

There are a total of 6 cities nearby North Center. The average rent in North Center is currently $2,225 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Evanston, IL, with an average rent of $1,975, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Center, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare North Center, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.97% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Center, Chicago, IL are about 4.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.70% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near North Center, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	$1,185	$1,668	$2,150	$1,975
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,773	$2,300	$2,025
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,350	$2,100
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,965	$2,350	$2,350
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,000	$2,398
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,200	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near North Center

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near North Center. Some of these neighborhoods include Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Uptown. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near North Center, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near North Center, Chicago, IL is currently around $1,873 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,873. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Center, Edgewater has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $2,800 average rent per month, South Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Center. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,120	$1,550	$2,200	$1,550
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,375	$1,850	$1,600
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,600	$2,535	$1,613
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,210	$1,595	$2,650	$1,648
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,350	$1,825	$1,700
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,048	$1,420	$1,925	$1,813
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,390	$1,863	$2,805	$1,850
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,795	$2,000	$1,895
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$1,775	$1,813	$1,975
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,343	$1,895	$2,590	$2,095
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,695	$1,887	$2,299
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,665	$2,270	$2,400	$2,395
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,400	$3,530	$2,592
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,248	$3,000	$2,800

Top Counties Near North Center

There are a total of 14 counties located by North Center, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Evanston, IL, Chicago, IL, and Schaumburg, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,142. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Evanston, IL. It's average rent per month is $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,675, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by North Center, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Center, Chicago, IL is 18.24% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Center, Chicago, IL is 4.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	$1,185	$1,668	$2,150	$1,975
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,773	$2,300	$2,025
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,382	$2,095
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,828	$2,200	$2,188
Milton, IL	N/A	$1,965	$2,320	$2,350
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,663	$2,200	$2,675

Top Zipcodes Near North Center

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near North Center, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,035. A total of 14 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60640, Chicago, IL at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,700 per month is 60642, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,262. That's at least $3 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 $1,760 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,394 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,300	$1,488	$1,900	$1,975
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,495	$2,100	$1,650
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,298	$1,698	$2,550	$1,940
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,105	$1,595	$2,475	$1,550
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,900	$2,625	$2,084
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,823	$2,145	$2,000
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,120	$1,525	$1,973	$1,550
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,658	$2,390	$2,874	$2,395
60641, Chicago, IL	$1,050	$1,300	$1,675	$1,550
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,890	$2,100	$2,438	$2,490

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 $2,370. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $1,523 and an average price per square feet of $2.42. There are a total of 4 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $2.11. There are a total of 9 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 -0.98%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% 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 $1,896/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.