Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
North Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in North Chicago

$2,204/mo

increased by47%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Chicago is $2,204 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $304 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Chicago

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 47% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in North Chicago run $1,845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

-

33%

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

37%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

50%

3 bedroom

$3,274

10%

93%

4 bedroom

$4,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

50%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,274

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

93%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

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$2,204
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,528
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Chicago, IL is 44% higher than the median rent in Beach Park, IL.

Discover rentals in North Chicago, IL

1626 Sheridan Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Washburn Park house for rent in North Chicago

Residential Lease, North Chicago, IL

1626 Sheridan Rd #2, North Chicago, IL 60064

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
1626 Sheridan Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Washburn Park house for rent in North Chicago

Residential Lease, North Chicago, IL

1626 Sheridan Rd #1, North Chicago, IL 60064

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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.

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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 $2,204 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Chicago?

Average rent prices in North Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 47% since last year.

How does North Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Chicago is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $304 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in North Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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