Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Near North Side

$3,023/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Near North Side is $3,023 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,083 more per month.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Near North Side

956

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Near North Side rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Near North Side have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Near North Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Near North Side is $3,045, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Near North Side run $2,998 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,435.

Listings

Studio

$2,302

5%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,894

6%

1%

2 bedroom

$4,360

6%

No Change

3 bedroom

$6,500

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$7,300

16%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,302

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,894

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,360

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,300

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Near North Side, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Near North Side, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Near North Side and Hyde Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Near North Side

Median rent price$3,023
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is 52% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

9001 S Ashland Ave/Ashland Property Holdings LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

9001 S Ashland Ave/Ashland Property Holdings LLC

9001 9001 S Ashland Ave - 9005 S Ashland Ave / 1549 W 90th St. - 1553 W 90th St., Chicago, IL 60610

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1430 N Dearborn Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

1430 N Dearborn Pkwy

1430 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,345–$1,845

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The 808 Cleveland - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5h ago

8.8

Very good

The 808 Cleveland

808 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Studio–4 beds

1–3 baths

$1,400–$7,439

Apartment for rent

1220 N State Pkwy #FS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Studio

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Near North Side rental market.

How much is rent in Near North Side?

The average rent in Near North Side is $3,023 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Near North Side?

Average rent prices in Near North Side have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Near North Side rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Near North Side is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,083 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Near North Side?

To comfortably afford rent in Near North Side, you'd need to earn approximately $121,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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