Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Near North Side
$2,920/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Near North Side is $2,920 per month as of October 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,020 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Near North Side
1,565
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $2,950, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Near North Side run $2,899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,271 | 2% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,811 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $4,125 |  2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $6,785 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | No Change | 52% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hyde Park | $1,899 | |
Lakeview | $2,250 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,618 | |
Loop | $2,737 | |
Near West Side | $2,940 | |
West Town | $2,771 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $2,635 | 1% | 2% | |
Houses | $3,800 | No Change | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,271
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,811
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,785
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last year
52%
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,899
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,250
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,618
Loop
Average rent
$2,737
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,940
West Town
Average rent
$2,771
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,635
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
16%
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
54%higher than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Near North Side, Chicago, IL is 54% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.
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1d ago
Near North Side apartment for rent in Chicago
4 beds
3 baths
$1,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
1430 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Near North Side apartment for rent in Chicago
4 beds
3 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Near North Side condo for rent in Chicago
451 E Grand Ave #6012, Chicago, IL 60611
3 beds
3.5 baths
$32,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
18h ago
462 N Water Chicago, IL St 60611, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$2,385–$30,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4.5 baths
$30,000
Price dropped $1,116Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,266–$4,598
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,450
Price dropped $842Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,088
Price dropped $932Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,399
Price dropped $301Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,266–$4,598
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,088
Price dropped $932Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,450
Price dropped $842Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,884
Price dropped $342Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,266–$4,598
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1221 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
1 bed
1 bath
$2,525
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,450
Price dropped $842Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$5,088
Price dropped $932Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,920 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Near North Side?
Average rent prices in Near North Side have remained the same 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 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,020 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 $117,000/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).