Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
North Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in North Chicago

$1,950/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Chicago is $1,950 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Chicago

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Chicago rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in North Chicago have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 Chicago, IL

Rent prices in North Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Chicago is $1,672, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in North Chicago run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,780

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,777

12%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,199

7%

57%

3 bedroom

$3,295

19%

71%

4 bedroom

$3,120

28%

226%

Studio

Average rent

$1,780

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,777

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

57%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

71%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,120

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

226%

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

Compare median rent prices in North Chicago and Beach Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Chicago

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,385
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Chicago, IL is 41% higher than the median rent in Beach Park, IL.

Discover rentals in North Chicago, IL

2416 Sherman Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Chicago

SHERMAN SOUTH-2416 - 4

2416 Sherman Ave #4, North Chicago, IL 60064

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for North Chicago, IL

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

How much is rent in North Chicago?

The average rent in North Chicago is $1,950 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Chicago?

Average rent prices in North Chicago have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does North Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Chicago is roughly the same as the national average.

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

To comfortably afford rent in North Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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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