Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Near North Side
$2,903/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Near North Side is $2,903 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,003 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Near North Side
930
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Near North Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Near North Side have decreased by 1% 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 $2,936, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Near North Side run $2,868 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 |  2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,769 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $4,232 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $7,393 | 5% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $8,750 | 27% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hyde Park | $1,997 | |
Lakeview | $2,195 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,645 | |
Loop | $2,767 | |
Near West Side | $2,900 | |
West Town | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,936 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,674 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 24% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,769
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,232
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,393
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,750
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
2%
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,997
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,195
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,645
Loop
Average rent
$2,767
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,900
West Town
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,936
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,674
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
24%
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
53%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is 45% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
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Studio–2 beds
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Studio
1 bath
$1,535
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Near North Side condo for rent in Chicago
451 E Grand Ave #6012, Chicago, IL 60611
3 beds
3.5 baths
$32,500
Condo for rent
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462 N Water Chicago, IL St 60611, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$2,385–$30,000
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4 beds
4.5 baths
$30,300
$30,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near North Side house for rent in Chicago
460 E N Water Street #6601, Chicago, IL 60611
4 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
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1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,266–$4,598
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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1529 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60642
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$3,244
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
347 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,328–$2,945
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5m ago
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1164 N Dearborn St #405, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,266–$4,598
Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
$4,011
Price drop
Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
$2,477
Price drop
Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,797
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,266–$4,598
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1529 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60642
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$3,244
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
347 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,328–$2,945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
200 E Delaware Pl #18E, Chicago, IL 60611
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Nov 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 $2,903 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Near North Side?
Average rent prices in Near North Side have decreased by 1% 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 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,003 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 $116,000/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).