North Park

Chicago, IL

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North Park - Chicago, IL

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Enjoy suburban serenity and urban access near Chicago

Scenic Lush Active Historic Peaceful College Town

Chicago's North Park neighborhood is home to Northeastern Illinois University and North Park University, which contribute a youthful energy to the area. Located just 12 miles north of Downtown Chicago, North Park residents of all ages enjoy quick morning commutes to the city's business district. Single-family homes and condos on peaceful, tree-lined streets provide the perks of suburban living within minutes of everything Chicago has to offer.

North Park contains numerous lush green spaces. The neighborhood’s 39-acre Gompers Park supplies plenty of recreational opportunities with a pool, lagoon, tennis courts, and a roller hockey area. The North Park Village Nature Center, a 46-acre preserve with lots of walking trails, offers ample options for outdoor activities as well.

A diverse array of restaurants caters to every taste in North Park. Residents and visitors alike indulge in delights ranging from Scandinavian cuisine at Tre Kronor to Japanese fare at Midori.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in North Park is $982 for a studio, $1,304 for one bedroom, $1,334 for two bedrooms, and $1,876 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Park has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 612 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $982/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 677 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,304/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 634 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,334/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 837 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,876/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

52

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of North Park - Chicago, IL

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3.7 39 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

Safe and quiet, the neighborhood needs more younger people. Great parks as North Park village is a hidden gem

Current Resident

5 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

What I like about North Park is that is calm. The neighborhood is clean and yes there might be a cemetery but what I like the most is like I said before that is calm, is close to a University and a High school.

Current Resident

6 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

The community is very kind but it may be hard to find things to do. The parks in the neighborhood are very beautiful and the houses are very comfy looking, but you may need a car if you want to find something interesting to do or to eat.

Niche User

8 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

I like north park as a community. Friendly faces and very convenient with transportation and so much more.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Park Village Nature Center
  • Gompers Park
  • Labagh Woods
  • Indian Road Woods
  • Winnemac Park

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.