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Norridge, IL

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Sweet suburban living just west of Chicago

Suburban Park-Like Mass Transit Pedestrian-Friendly Walkable

Frequently called an “Island within a City” because of its geographic surroundings, Norridge is a quiet Chicago suburb that’s home to a variety of rentals and an engaging community. Norridge is barely a 45-minute drive from both Downtown Chicago and Montrose Beach, putting the conveniences of the city or the views of Lake Michigan at your fingertips.

Luxurious apartments and townhomes of all styles and prices await renters in Norridge. The area is characterized by prominent lawns, tree-lined streets, and a network of sidewalks that make the neighborhood imminently walkable. Norridge is surrounded by parks, including Catherine Chevalier Woods, a hotspot for picnicking and hiking on the west edge of the village.

Don’t fret if you rent in Norridge and don’t have a car; I-90 isn’t the only in and out of the area. The Blue Line and a number of bus lines serve the area, making transit simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Norridge, IL is $1,136 for a studio, $1,018 for one bedroom, $2,271 for two bedrooms, and $1,348 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Norridge has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,018/month
378 Sq Ft
House
$2,792/month
1,100 Sq Ft
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Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

4

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

J Leigh Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

613 Students

4
out of 10

Pennoyer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

442 Students

4
out of 10

J Giles Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

623 Students

Rating Unavailable

Pennoyer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

442 Students

4
out of 10

J Giles Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

623 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ridgewood Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

873 Students

8
out of 10

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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 February 2025.