Cheap Homes for Rent in Near North Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,400 (46 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Near North Side area of Chicago.

property at 111 W Maple St

$1,700 - $2,000

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$1,700 - $2,000

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$1,700 - $2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 W Maple St

ChicagoIL60610
property at 1 E Scott St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 E Scott St, Unit 1107, Unit 1107

1 E Scott St
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property at 1244 N Dearborn St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1244 N Dearborn St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

1244 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60610

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property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1122 N Clark St, Unit 1122, Unit 1122

1122 N Clark St
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property at 1226 N Dearborn St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1226 N Dearborn St, Unit 33C, Unit 33C

1226 N Dearborn St
ChicagoIL60610

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property at 1122 N Dearborn St

$2,200 - $2,400

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$2,200 - $2,400

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$2,200 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1122 N Dearborn St

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property at 755 N Wells 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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755 N Wells St, Unit 2, Unit 2

755 N Wells St
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 1212 N La Salle Dr

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1212 N La Salle Dr, Unit 1904, Unit 1904

1212 N La Salle Dr
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property at 152 W Superior St

$2,289

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$2,289

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$2,289

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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152 W Superior St, Unit 4R, Unit 4R

152 W Superior St
ChicagoIL60654

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property at 1122 N Clark St

$2,100 - $4,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1122 N Clark St

ChicagoIL60610

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property at 216 W Chicago Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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216 W Chicago Ave, Unit 1322, Unit 1322

216 W Chicago Ave
ChicagoIL60654

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 $1,245. 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$1,245
1036 N. DearbornStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The 808 ClevelandD54BR,3BA$1,404
18 E. ElmStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
The Oliver on LaSalleStudioStudio,1BA$1,470
Park DearbornGalleyStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, IL

As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near North Side area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2br/2ba Model at 1154 N Dearborn St in the in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Near North Side apartment is the 1332 N Cleveland Ave Model at 1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,400 with a $2.59 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.
1154 N Dearborn St2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.68
1332 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 11332 N Cleveland Ave3BR,3BA$2.59
100 W. Chestnut2-BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.21
18 E. Elm2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.94
Asbury PlazaDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
1133 N. Dearborn1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.89
The Archer1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.37
127 Maple AveL11BR,1BA$2.93
1000 N. LaSalle1-BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.08
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 220 Apartments for Rent in Near North Side, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $39,342. There are also 151 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near North Side ranging from $1,492 to $20,000.

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 $1,492 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,882.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Near North Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Near North Side range from $4,400 to $23,973, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,900 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,404.

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