Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
North Center, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in North Center

$2,695/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Center is $2,695 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $770 more per month.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Center

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Center rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Center, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in North Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 North Center, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in North Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Center is $2,549, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in North Center run $1,990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

4%

70%

1 bedroom

$1,990

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,724

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,475

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,500

8%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

70%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,724

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Center, 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 North Center, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in North Center and Albany Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Center

Median rent price$2,695
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Center, Chicago, IL is 46% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in North Center, Chicago, IL

2958 N Seeley Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Center apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

2209 W Byron St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Center apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

2901 N Hoyne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Center apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

1940 W Eddy St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

North Center condo for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

1940 W Eddy St #3, Chicago, IL 60657

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for North Center, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the North Center rental market.

How much is rent in North Center?

The average rent in North Center is $2,695 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Center?

Average rent prices in North Center have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does North Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Center is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Center?

To comfortably afford rent in North Center, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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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