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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
North Center, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in North Center
$2,475/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in North Center is $2,475 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Center
104
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,395, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in North Center run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,240 | 1% | 44% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,659 |  2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,775 | 6% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 3% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albany Park | $1,775 | |
Avondale | $2,195 | |
Humboldt Park | $1,650 | |
Lincoln Square | $1,995 | |
South Loop | $2,747 | |
Uptown | $1,875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 11% | 9% | |
Houses | $3,500 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,240
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,659
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Albany Park
Average rent
$1,775
Avondale
Average rent
$2,195
Humboldt Park
Average rent
$1,650
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$1,995
South Loop
Average rent
$2,747
Uptown
Average rent
$1,875
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
16%
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
27%higher than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Center, Chicago, IL is 39% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
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2328 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
4237 N Western Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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5d+ ago
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
North Center house for rent in Chicago
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,495
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Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
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4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,495
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Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
North Center condo for rent in Chicago
2848 N Damen Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60618
2 beds
2 baths
$4,680
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
North Center apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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Available Jul 1
3d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
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2835 N Damen Ave #1F, Chicago, IL 60618
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
2d ago
Verified
1946 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1849 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2835 N Damen Ave #1F, Chicago, IL 60618
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
2d ago
Verified
1946 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3300 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
Verified
2835 N Damen Ave #1F, Chicago, IL 60618
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
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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 $2,475 per month as of May 23, 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 3% since last year.
How does North Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Center is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 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 $99,000/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).