North Center Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,598
- Effective rent
- $2,598
- Vs. Chicago median
- +4%
- Avg days to lease
- 16
- Active rentals now
- 37
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,845
— YoY · as of June 2025
2 bedroom
$2,250
-12.6% YoY · as of August 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through September 2026 · Last updated October 7, 2026 · Next release: early November 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 $2,598 per month, based on 20 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,845 for a 1 bedroom and $2,250 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in North Center going up or down?
- Median asking rent in North Center is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
- Is North Center more expensive than Chicago overall?
- North Center's median asking rent is 4% above the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- How quickly do rentals lease in North Center?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in North Center leased in an average of 16 days, with 37 active listings on the market right now.
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