North Center Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,700
- Effective rent
- $2,700
- Vs. Chicago median
- +7%
- Avg days to lease
- 11
- Active rentals now
- 39
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,845
— YoY · as of June 2025
2 bedroom
$2,900
+11.8% YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
North Center renting, answered
- What is the average rent in North Center?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in North Center is $2,700 per month, based on 10 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,845 for a 1 bedroom and $2,900 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in North Center going up or down?
- Median asking rent in North Center is up 3.8% compared with a year ago.
- Is North Center more expensive than Chicago overall?
- North Center's median asking rent is 7% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
- How quickly do rentals lease in North Center?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in North Center leased in an average of 11 days, with 39 active listings on the market right now.
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