Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $900 (52 Rentals)

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20 E Scott St
$1,930Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

20 E Scott St

Chicago, IL 60610
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1011 Clark
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1011 Clark

1009-1015 N Clark StChicago, IL 60610
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10 West Elm
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10 West Elm

10 W Elm StChicago, IL 60610
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Maple
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Maple

150 W Maple StChicago, IL 60610
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204 W Hill St
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204 W Hill St

204 W Hill StChicago, IL 60610
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Near North Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near North Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near North Side area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1011 Clark priced from $995. 11 W. Division has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Near North Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1011 ClarkClark - StudioStudio,1BA$995
11 W. DivisionStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
Elm 551 at ParksideStudioStudio,1BA$1,313
1036 N. DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
18 E. ElmStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1100 North LasalleStudioStudio,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, IL

As of February 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $2.59 price per square foot 1332 N Cleveland Ave Model at 1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Near North Side neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 218 W Division St Model at 218 W Division St, Unit M08B starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near North Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 11332 N Cleveland Ave3BR,3BA$2.59
218 W Division St, Unit M08B218 W Division St2BR,2BA$2.95
1212 N Dearborn St, Unit 1216-A11212 N Dearborn St2BR,1BA$2.60
1216 N Dearborn St, Unit 1B1216 N Dearborn St2BR,1BA$2.20
1218 N Dearborn St, Unit b11218 N Dearborn St2BR,1BA$2.44
60 W Superior St, Unit 90760 W Superior St1BR,1BA$2.80
20 E ScottOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Atrium at Old Town ParkConvertible 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Elm 551 at ParksideStudioStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Chicago, IL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Near North Side Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near North Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near North Side is at 1011 Clark listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near North Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near North Side Apartment is $1,643 at Atrium at Old Town Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near North Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near North Side is starting from $1,808 at Larrabee Place at Parkside of Old Town.

What is the most affordable Near North Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near North Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1111 N. Dearborn St. and starts from $4,239.

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