Average Rent in North Side, Chicago, IL

Current Versus Historical North Side, Chicago, IL Rents

North Side rentals average $1,273 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.14%) year-over-year from $1,198 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-0.93%) year-over-year from $1,615 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (4.65%) year-over-year from $2,150 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (5.77%) year-over-year from $2,832 to $2,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $603 (16.77%) year-over-year from $3,597 to $4,200. 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 2.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.03	$1,200	$1,198 (0.14%)	$1,060 (13.21%)
1 BR	$2.50	$1,600	$1,615 (-0.93%)	$1,401 (14.20%)
2 BR	$2.42	$2,250	$2,150 (4.65%)	$1,782 (26.29%)
3 BR	$2.25	$2,995	$2,832 (5.77%)	$2,532 (18.27%)
4+ BR	$2.25	$4,200	$3,597 (16.77%)	$3,467 (21.15%)

Historical Rents in North Side, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near North Side

There are a total of 6 cities nearby North Side. The average rent in North Side is currently $2,225 per month. Our records show that Evanston, IL, with an average rent of $1,955, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Side, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare North Side, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.24% more affordable. Two bedrooms in North Side, Chicago, IL are about 2.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near North Side, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Evanston, IL	$1,185	$1,650	$2,150	$1,955
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,790	$2,300	$2,035
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	$2,373
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,200	$2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near North Side

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near North Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Edgewater, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near North Side, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near North Side, Chicago, IL is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Side's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Side, Edgewater has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $2,809 average rent per month, South Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Side. 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
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,600	$2,595	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,375	$1,850	$1,600
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,210	$1,595	$2,650	$1,648
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,350	$1,800	$1,698
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,048	$1,420	$1,925	$1,800
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,390	$1,875	$2,795	$1,850
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,795	$2,000	$1,895
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,895	$2,590	$2,095
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,695	$1,899	$2,325
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,665	$2,290	$2,400	$2,395
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,855	$2,399	$3,500	$2,569
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$2,248	$3,000	$2,809

Top Counties Near North Side

There are a total of 13 counties located by North Side, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Evanston, IL, Chicago, IL, and Schaumburg, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,141. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Evanston, IL. It's average rent per month is $1,955. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by North Side, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Side, Chicago, IL is 9.64% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Side, Chicago, IL is 2.17% 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	$1,650	$2,150	$1,955
Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,790	$2,300	$2,035
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,995	$2,350	$2,093
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	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near North Side

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near North Side, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,030. A total of 6 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 $2,725 per month is 60611, 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 Side, Chicago, IL is $1,773 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 Side, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,105	$1,595	$2,483	$1,550
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,298	$1,700	$2,550	$1,940
60660, Chicago, IL	$1,120	$1,525	$1,973	$1,550
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,495	$2,100	$1,650
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,900	$2,625	$2,077
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,488	$1,920	$1,950
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,400	$1,850	$1,600
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,660	$2,295	$2,873	$2,390
60645, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,350	$1,875	$1,800
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,845	$2,123	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - North Side Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for North Side, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 North Side, Chicago, IL.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,273 and an average price per square feet of $3.03. There are a total of 308 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in North Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $2.50. There are a total of 564 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $2.42. There are a total of 406 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Side.

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

Rent prices for rentals in North Side, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in North Side, Chicago, IL is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.