Apartments for Rent in North Chicago, IL

Prices and availability in North Chicago, IL were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in North Chicago, IL are: Residences at Fountain Square and 1711 Natoma.

The average rent in North Chicago, IL is $1,493.

In North Chicago 67% of the housing is rented out compared to 33% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of North Chicago's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 73% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in North Chicago is 27 years old, with 50% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in North Chicago come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 36% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 38% of all rentals in North Chicago. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.