North Park

Chicago, IL

North Park - Chicago, IL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.7 (39 Reviews)

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 2025, the average apartment rent in North Park is $952 for a studio, $1,263 for one bedroom, $1,294 for two bedrooms, and $1,813 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Park has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Studio
612 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$952/month

Average Rent

1 BR
677 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,263/month

Average Rent

2 BR
634 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,294/month

Average Rent

3 BR
837 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,813/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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

Niche Reviews

3.7 39 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

Nice safe predominately white neighborhood. Everyone has a pet. Joggers around. Diverse restaurants and food. Not too expensive. Quiet. Different colleges and schools.

Niche User

7 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

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

Current Resident

7 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

Great neighborhood, very diverse, university campus' means lots of interesting stores and restaurants. Nice parks and river are plus, libraries public and universities. Transportation is perfect. Near Brown Line train and several bus lines. Two top rated high schools and two universities, many churches.

Nearby Resident

8 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

North Park is an awesome Chicago neighborhood. I live about five minutes away. It has a bunch of restaurants and things to do around there. Other neighboring neighborhoods are Albany Park, Budlong woods, and Lincoln Square.

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