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Last updated on July 10, 2026
Average rent in
North Center, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in North Center
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in North Center is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Center
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of North Center rentals at each price point
Rent trends in North Center, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in North Center have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,472, whereas a house costs $3,117. 1-bedroom apartments in North Center run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | 7% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,995 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany Park | $1,750 | |
Avondale | $2,197 | |
Humboldt Park | $1,895 | |
Lincoln Square | $1,995 | |
South Loop | $2,597 | |
Uptown | $1,875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,472 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,117 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Albany Park
Average rent
$1,750
Avondale
Average rent
$2,197
Humboldt Park
Average rent
$1,895
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$1,995
South Loop
Average rent
$2,597
Uptown
Average rent
$1,875
Apartments
Average rent
$2,472
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,117
Last 30 days
5%
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
33%higher than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Center, Chicago, IL is 49% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
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4344 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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5d+ ago
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,990
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5d+ ago
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
3100 N Western Ave #2R, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,095
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North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
2344 W Addison St #F2, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
North Center house for rent in Chicago
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,495
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Available Jun 1
3d ago
North Center townhouse for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
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3d ago
1832 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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1 bath
$2,495
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Available Sep 1
20h ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,345
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Available Jul 1
2d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
$2,795
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Available Aug 1
3d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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Available Jun 1
2d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
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3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,650
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Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
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1949 W Cuyler Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60613
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
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5d+ ago
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3508 N Wolcott Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60657
1 bed
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
2101 W Fletcher St #CH1, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1946 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,650–$3,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $2,600 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Center?
Average rent prices in North Center have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does North Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Center is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $104,000/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).