Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Center Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (13 Rentals)

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1837 W. Patterson
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1837 W. Patterson

1837-1839 W Patterson AveChicago, IL 60613
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North Center, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Center, IL

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Center area is the $2.23 price per square foot 2409 W Berenice Ave Model at 2409 W Berenice Ave, Unit 401 in the in the North Center neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value North Center apartment is the 1938 W Berenice Ave Model at 1938 W Berenice Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,695 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the North Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2409 W Berenice Ave, Unit 4012409 W Berenice Ave3BR,2BA$2.23
1938 W Berenice Ave, Unit 11938 W Berenice Ave1BR,1BA$2.45
1911 W Addison St, Unit 11911 W Addison St3BR,1BA$3.04
1911 W Addison St, Unit 11911 W Addison St3BR,1BA$3.04
4353 N Western Ave, Unit 24353 N Western Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
4344 N Western Ave, Unit 14344 N Western Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
2020 W Montrose Ave, Unit 2B2020 W Montrose Ave1BR,1BA$2.99
4406 N Rockwell St, Unit 24406 N Rockwell St1BR,1BA$2.13
4408 N Rockwell St, Unit M00B4408 N Rockwell St1BR,1BA$2.69
4415 N Wolcott Ave, Unit 34415 N Wolcott AveStudio ,1BA$3.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Center, Chicago, IL

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the North Center Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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