Cheap Homes for Rent in the Near North Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1325 N Dearborn St

$1,650 - $1,750

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$1,650 - $1,750

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$1,650 - $1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1325 N Dearborn St

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property at 1 E Scott St

$1,800 - $1,950

Studio Rentals

Available Sep 1

1 E Scott St

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property at 1320 N Dearborn St

$1,995 - $2,695

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$1,995 - $2,695

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$1,995 - $2,695

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1320 N Dearborn St

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property at 1244 N Dearborn St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1244 N Dearborn St, Unit 3R

1244 N Dearborn St
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property at 33 W Delaware Pl

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 W Delaware Pl, Unit 14C

33 W Delaware Pl
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property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122

1122 N Clark St
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property at 1122 N Dearborn St

$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100 - $2,400

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1122 N Dearborn St

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property at 1226 N Dearborn St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1226 N Dearborn St, Unit 33C

1226 N Dearborn St
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property at 30 W Huron St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 W Huron St, Unit 02606

30 W Huron St
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property at 152 W Superior St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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152 W Superior St, Unit 4R

152 W Superior St
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property at 70 W Huron St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

70 W Huron St, Unit 12

70 W Huron St
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property at 1030 N State St

$2,200 - $3,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1030 N State St

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property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,050 - $3,750

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1122 N Clark St

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Cheapest Available Near North Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near North Side area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple priced from $1,230. 11 W. Division has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Near North Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
11 W. DivisionStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
1036 N. DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,535
Park DearbornKitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,550
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd1168 N. LaSalle Dr.1BR,1BA$1,590
Dearborn NorthStudio #16-19Studio,1BA$1,595
Atrium at Old Town ParkStudio AStudio,1BA$1,659
1000 N. LaSalleSTUD/1BAStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, IL

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $2.50 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at 116-120 Chestnut Properties in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 1332 N Cleveland Ave Model at 1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,900 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Near North Side 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.
116-120 Chestnut PropertiesFour Bedroom4BR,3.5BA$2.50
1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 11332 N Cleveland Ave3BR,2BA$2.88
1224 N Dearborn St1224 N Dearborn St2BR,1BA$3.20
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
745 N Dearborn St745 N Dearborn St1BR,1BA$3.06
1133 N. DearbornSTUD/1BAStudio ,1BA$2.88
Atrium at Old Town ParkConvertible 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.80
1162 - 1168 N La Salle Blvd1168 N. LaSalle Dr.1BR,1BA$2.77
21 W Goethe St, Unit 4E21 W Goethe StStudio ,1BA$3.18
Maple1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Near North Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Near North Side?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,253 to $23,973. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near North Side ranging from $1,450 to $7,273.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near North Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near North Side ranges from $1,450 to $7,273 with an average monthly rent of $3,075.

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