North Park University

Chicago, IL

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North Park University - Chicago, IL

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A historic institution in the heart of the Park District

Private Small Urban Historic Liberal Arts Religious Christian Vikings Walkable Public Transportation

North Park University is a small liberal arts college in Chicago’s Park District, on the banks of the North Branch Chicago River. Operating under the purview of the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University shares its campus with the denomination’s North Park Theological Seminary. The university preserves its distinctive Swedish heritage with such traditions as the annual Saint Lucy’s Day festival in December.

Located between North Park and Albany Park, the university enjoys a location surrounded by a mix of urban neighborhoods and public greenspaces. Most of the area immediately surrounding the campus is residential, making it easy to live within walking distance of the university (rental rates tend to be rather reasonable nearby). The commercial districts along Lawrence Avenue and Kedzie Avenue are close at hand, giving you easy access to the diverse local shops and restaurants.

The lakefront is only a few minutes to the east, and with the city’s extensive public transportation options, you can easily reach anywhere in the Chicagoland area without a personal vehicle.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Chicago, IL is $1,585 for a studio, $1,952 for one bedroom, $2,479 for two bedrooms, and $3,012 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 443 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,585/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,952/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 920 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,479/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,198 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,012/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

66

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.

Schools

Mount Greenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

1,172 Students

Skinner Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

976 Students

Bell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

886 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

Alcott College Prep

Public

Grades PK-8

601 Students

Mount Greenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

1,172 Students

Skinner Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

976 Students

Bell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

886 Students

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public

Grades K-8

604 Students

Alcott College Prep

Public

Grades PK-8

601 Students

Northside College Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,040 Students

Hancock College Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,013 Students

Devry Advantage Academy High School

Public

Grades 11-12

135 Students

Jones College Prep High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,941 Students

Von Steuben Metro Science High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,656 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gompers Park
  • Winnemac Park
  • North Park Village Nature Center
  • Labagh Woods
  • Chase 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 September 2025.