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Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
North Center, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in North Center
$2,695/mo
35%vs previous year
The average rent in North Center is $2,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $795 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Center
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 $2,450, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in North Center run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,175 | 3% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 2% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 |  1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $4,947 | 9% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany Park | $1,812 | |
Avondale | $2,100 | |
Humboldt Park | $1,672 | |
Lincoln Square | $1,995 | |
South Loop | $2,800 | |
Uptown | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,947
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
Albany Park
Average rent
$1,812
Avondale
Average rent
$2,100
Humboldt Park
Average rent
$1,672
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$1,995
South Loop
Average rent
$2,800
Uptown
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
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
42%higher than the national median
5%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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6h ago
2328 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,985
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 1
5d+ ago
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
2328 W Belmont Ave #3FF, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,985
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 1
4d ago
4103 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Price droppedFees 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
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
4351 N Western Ave #2RE, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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
3 beds
2 baths
$6,780
Price dropped $1,300Fees 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
North Center condo for rent in Chicago
2009 W Belmont Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60618
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
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
5d+ ago
North Center house for rent in Chicago
1802 W Berenice Ave #607, Chicago, IL 60613
2 beds
2 baths
$3,759
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
5d+ ago
North Center house for rent in Chicago
1802 W Berenice Ave #605, Chicago, IL 60613
1 bed
1 bath
$2,599
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 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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 Feb 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
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 2
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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
16h ago
Verified
1955 W School St #2, Chicago, IL 60618
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,875
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 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1849 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
2 beds
1 bath
$2,875
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
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,879
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 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4006 N Bell Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60618
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
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
$1,550
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 2
5d+ ago
Verified
4006 N Bell Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60618
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
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
3 beds
2 baths
$6,780
Price dropped $1,300Fees 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
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,255
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 Aug 15
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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 October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Center?
Average rent prices in North Center have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.
How does North Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Center is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 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).