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North Park Chicago, IL

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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in North Park is $989 for a studio, $1,313 for one bedroom, $1,343 for two bedrooms, and $1,888 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Park has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 612 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $989/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 677 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,313/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 634 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,343/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 837 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,888/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About North Park

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Reviews of North Park - Chicago, IL

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3.7 38 Reviews

2 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

I really like the people here and I think that we have some of the best people around, being so close to Chicago. However, I would like to see some local spots to hang out for college students, other than the actual colleges themselves.

Current Resident

7 years and 2 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.

Current Resident

8 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

I love how the North Park neighborhood feels like a family. We're so faith based here in NP and we treat each other as family. Very grateful to be in such a wonderful, caring community where family and academics come first.

Current Resident

9 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

While there are changes in the immediate local economy, the general atmosphere of the North Park neighborhood is safe. It also has great schools and libraries in the area.

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.