| STUDIO | $2,290+ |
| 1 BED | $2,745+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,110 |
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| 1 BED | $2,250+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,550+ |
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| 1 BED | $1,741+ |
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| STUDIO | $1,896+ |
| 1 BED | $2,720+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,800+ |
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| 1 BED | $2,250+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,395+ |
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| STUDIO | $1,300+ |
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| 2 BEDS | $1,925 |
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Rental prices in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 5.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,753 to $2,900.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is $2,900.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $2,900.
A share of 9% of apartments in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 16% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 10% of Near North Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 28% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 37% of apartment rentals in Chicago are in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (37%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.
The best apartments in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL are: West77 Apartments, GRAND PLAZA, Elm Street Plaza, TWO Old Town Park and Asbury Plaza.
The average rent in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is $2,738.
The price range for a studio apartment in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $1,092 and $6,045.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $1,110 and $9,581.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $951 and $42,717.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is between $1,110 and $55,853.
In Near North Side Chicago, 64% of the residents are renting compared to 36% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 87% of Near North Side Chicago's rentals, 13% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 0.6% are single-family rentals.
The neighborhood of Near North is one of 77 community areas of Chicago, Illinois, and is on the north side of the city. It is one of four areas that are considered downtown Chicago, and is bordered by The Loop to the south, River North and Cabrini Green to the west, Old Town Chicago to the north and Lake Michigan to the East. The Near North area is also the second largest community area of Chicago in terms of total area, has the largest number of skyscrapers, and the biggest population.
The rights of renters in Near North are governed by Illinois state law and are relatively straightforward. When it comes to tenant security deposits, Illinois is a bit strict, as state law requires landlords to keep security deposits in an FDIC insured account at a bank. And whenever the deposit is returned, any interest accrued is owed to the tenant. Illinois state law also stipulates that landlords must give tenants 48 hours’ notice before entering the property.
In total, Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL has 13,580 residents, 7,219 women and 6,361 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Near North Side Chicago’s population is 32.
There are many pros to living in Near North, including a wide variety of cultural activities. Just within the immediate area there are multiple museums, theaters, and art galleries.
One of the few cons to living in Near North is how busy the city is, although many also enjoy the hustle and bustle of being so close to the downtown area.
There is a total of 8,543 households in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 625 have children and 7,918 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,305 family households and 6,238 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Near North Side Chicago is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Near North Side Chicago equals $124,621, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,614.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Near North, whether it’s visiting the theater, a museum, or a live sporting event. Shoppers will thoroughly enjoy themselves here, as there is certainly no shortage of places to shop in Near North. One of the most popular spots is the Shops at Northbridge, an artsy area with some of the Lakeview East’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options. For those looking for something to do with kids in Near North, the Chicago Children’s Museum is a great place to visit, as is the Loyola University Museum of Art. There’s plenty for sports fans in Near North as well, and the area has a team in every major professional sport. Within Chicago, residents can see the Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago Bears (NFL), Chicago Fire (MLS), Chicago White Sox (MLB), and the Chicago Cubs (MLB).
The unemployment rate is fairly high (5.9%) in the metro Chicago area, although there are plenty of major employers in the Near North area. Some of the most notable employers in Near North include the Wrigley Company, the Tribune Company, Etihad & Qatar Airways, and the Chicago office of Google.
Education in Chicago’s Near North neighborhood is served by the Chicago Public School District. Notable schools in the area include Payton College Preparatory High School, Ogden School and Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center. There are also many options for higher education in Near North, including the Northwestern University School of Law, Loyola University Chicago, and Kendall College.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 6% went to high-school, and 8% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 46% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 37% hold a Graduate Degree.
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