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Houses for Rent in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

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    2831 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
    3 BEDS $2,315
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    5143 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL 60641
    5 BEDS $3,110
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    4918 West Altgeld Street, Chicago, IL 60639
    3 BEDS $2,150
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    3807 North Narragansett Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
    3 BEDS $2,350
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    2214 Irving Park Rd Unit #1, Chicago, IL 60618
    2 BEDS $2,650
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    524 North Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    3 BEDS $1,300
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    320 North Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    6532 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
    3 BEDS $3,300
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    7225 E Prairie Rd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    4 BEDS $5,300
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    6164 North Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
    2 BEDS $1,700
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    4755 N Malden St, CHICAGO, IL 60640
    2 BEDS $1,695
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    1931 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    4 BEDS $6,400
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    10318 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131
    4 BEDS $2,850
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    7535 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60645
    3 BEDS $2,600
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    9222 Lorel Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
    3 BEDS $3,200
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    Apt A, Chicago, IL 60615
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    405 N Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
    1 BED $2,680
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    1839 Darrow Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    2 BEDS $3,200
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    716 Eastland St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    3 BEDS $2,550
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    15W644 Patricia Lane, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    3 BEDS $3,200
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    446 Barron Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
    4 BEDS $2,185
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    3859 South Vincennes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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    87 2Nd Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
    3 BEDS $2,545
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    7919 Oak Park Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
    3 BEDS $2,190
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Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have increased by 5.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,177 to $2,286.

Average rent in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

$2,286/mo Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL is around $2,286.

    What's the typical rent budget in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    A share of 25% of apartments in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 3% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 49% of Northwest Side Chicago's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 24% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL (49%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Northwest Side Chicago, IL

    85 /100
    Very Walkable
    58 /100
    Good Transit
    62 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 58, Bike Score®: 62

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the rent for a house in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $2,315 and $3,110.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    The average Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL rental house size is 1,544 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Renting a house in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL?

    Houses for rent in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL are usually located in non-central areas.

    Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL demographics

    • 223,796Total Population
    • 113,188 Female
      110,608 Male
    • 38Median Age

    In total, Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL has 223,796 residents, 113,188 women and 110,608 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Northwest Side Chicago’s population is 38.

    Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL households

    • 52,811 Family
      28,449 Non-family
    • 25,707 Children
      55,554 No Children
    • 81,261Total Number of Households
    • 2.23Average People Per Household
    • $84,997Median Household Income

    There is a total of 81,261 households in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL. Of these, 25,707 have children and 55,554 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 52,811 family households and 28,449 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Northwest Side Chicago is 2.23 people, on average. The median household annual income in Northwest Side Chicago equals $84,997, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,473.

    Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 10% of the population in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL have no high school education, 35% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 7% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 19% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 10% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 25 properties listed in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL to choose from, with prices ranging from $1,300 to $6,400. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 24 properties in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $1,300 to $6,400. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Northwest Side Chicago, Chicago, IL and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 24 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!