Active listings and ZIP medians from RentCast, as of 2026-10-23. Each opens the home on Zillow. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.

Apartments for Rent in Near North Side

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Active listing

$3,456 /mo

1 bd | 1 ba | 757 sqft

1201 N La Salle Dr, Apt 2203

15 days listed

Map of 1350 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 101815

Active listing

$4,038 /mo

2 bd | 2 ba | 1,195 sqft

1350 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 101815

15 days listed

Map of 1350 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 101210

Active listing

$1,979 /mo

Studio | 1 ba | 467 sqft

1350 N Lake Shore Dr, Unit 101210

1344 N Dearborn St, Apt 13D

15 days listed

Median rent (1BR)

$2,785

Median rent (2BR)

$4,143

Rentals in area ZIPs

2,534

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Schools & Day Care in Near North Side

Public and private schools, colleges and licensed child care in and near Near North Side.

Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools inside Near North Side.

School	Standing	Grades	Distance
Payton HS	Good Standing	9-12	0.4 mi
Noble - Academy HS	Not Applicable	9-12	1.0 mi
Ogden Es	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.2 mi
Skinner North	Good Standing	K-8	0.9 mi
Salazar	Good Standing	PK,K-8	0.3 mi
Franklin	Good Standing	K-8	0.7 mi
Manierre	Intensive Support	PK,K-8	0.9 mi

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Chicago Public Schools no longer publishes school ratings; standing is CPS's own accountability status. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Private Schools

Private schools inside Near North Side.

School	Distance
British International School Of Chicago, Lincoln P	1.2 mi
Catherine Cook School	0.8 mi
Chicago Prep Elearning & Elite Sports Academy · no website	0.5 mi
Frances Xavier Warde School	0.2 mi
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park	1.2 mi
Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile	0.6 mi
Latin School Of Chicago Upper	0.9 mi
Midwest Academy For Gifted Ed Nfp	0.3 mi
Near The Pier Development Center	0.9 mi
The Latin School Of Chicago	0.9 mi

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U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Higher Education

The largest colleges within four miles of Near North Side.

College	Type	Distance
University of Illinois Chicago	Public	2.0 mi
DePaul University	Private	1.4 mi
Columbia College Chicago	Private	1.6 mi
National Louis University	Private	1.2 mi

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Straight-line distance.

Day Care & Early Learning

The nearest licensed daycare centers, straight-line from the middle of Near North Side. 18 are inside the area. Call to ask about openings and tuition.

Sinai Preschool
15 W Delaware Pl · 0.2 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 2 years to 5 years· Licensed for 36 children
(312) 867-7010 Map
Green Bean Day School And Nursery
233 W Huron St · 0.3 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 5 years· Licensed for 26 children
(312) 248-8921 Map
Fourth Church Day School
126 East Chestnut Street · 0.3 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 2 years to 5 years· Licensed for 32 children
(312) 640-2579 Map
Kido International Preschool River North
343 W Grand Ave · 0.5 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 5 years· Licensed for 95 children
(312) 877-0946 Map
Guidepost Montessori At Old Town
311 W Division St · 0.5 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 36 months· Licensed for 86 children
(708) 441-3831 Map

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The Gardner School Of River North
500 W Superior St · 0.6 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 8 years· Licensed for 187 children
(312) 546-3183 Map
Caterpillar Care
505 N Saint Clair St · 0.6 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 36 months· Licensed for 42 children
(312) 600-0003 Map
Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile
226 E Illinois St · 0.7 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 3 years· Licensed for 102 children
(312) 796-9400 Map
The Trails School
1207 N Cleveland Ave · 0.7 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 5 years· Licensed for 82 children
(312) 878-7970 Map
Bernice E. Lavin Children's Care Center
441 E Ontario St · 0.8 mi
Licensed· Ages 6 weeks to 12 years· Licensed for 281 children
(312) 926-5437 Map
Contemporary Preschool
1400 N Lake Shore Dr · 0.8 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 92 children
(312) 631-3477 Map
Kclc Dba University Childrens Ctr
446 E Ontario St Ste 150 · 0.8 mi
Licensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 102 children
(312) 867-7056 Map

Near North Side also has 1 licensed home daycare; we don't list their addresses because they are family homes. Check any daycare's license on the state's site

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing list, checked Nov 3, 2026; addresses placed on the map by the U.S. Census geocoder. The state lists ages, licensed capacity and languages; it holds no prices, openings or reviews.

Care & Essentials Near Near North Side

The nearest of each, straight-line from the middle of the area. Tap a category for more. Hours and availability may vary.

Google Places; photos are of the nearest place listed.

Local & National Moving Companies

Movers serving Near North Side, from local companies to national brands, and moving containers.

Local Moving Companies

Movers based in Chicago; a mover serves Near North Side without needing an office there. Every one holds federal household-goods authority. Ranked by federal safety rating, then fleet size, then years registered.

1. New World Van Lines Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 204 trucks· Registered since 1985· 3.4 (76 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
2. Midway Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 19 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.3 (618 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
3. Best Price Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 9 trucks· Registered since 1997· 3.2 (280 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
4. Moore's Furniture & Piano Movers Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 3 trucks· Registered since 1988
FMCSA record
5. Alexander Movers Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 2 trucks· Registered since 1974
FMCSA record

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6. Medley's Moving & Storage Inc
FMCSA Satisfactory· 1 truck· Registered since 1974
FMCSA record
7. New City Moving & Storage LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 82 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (8,402 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
8. The Professionals Moving Specialists Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 34 trucks· Registered since 2020· 5.0 (6,627 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
9. Moovers Chicago Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 26 trucks· Registered since 2016· 4.9 (1,013 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
10. Move-Tastic Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 15 trucks· Registered since 2009· 5.0 (3,974 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
11. Middle Class Movers Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 11 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.5 (52 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
12. New World Transportation Systems Corp
Not yet safety-rated· 10 trucks· Registered since 2006· 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
13. Move For You Incorporated
Not yet safety-rated· 9 trucks· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
14. Collins Family Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 8 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.9 (928 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
15. Expert Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 7 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (400 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
16. Daneni Logistics LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2024
FMCSA record
17. H2h Movers Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.9 (4,998 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
18. Aaron Bros Moving System Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.3 (312 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
19. R&J Holmes Company LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
20. Two Men And A Truck South Chicago
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2024· 4.6 (2,165 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
21. Riverside Holding Group Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
22. Ramirez Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2016
FMCSA record
23. Ondemand Movers Usa
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2021· 4.8 (601 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
24. Moon Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025· 5.0 (769 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
25. S E A Trans
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2024
FMCSA record
26. Aarons Reliable Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2010
FMCSA record
27. Smooth Relocation Vanlines
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.4 (404 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
28. Jay Movers
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.0 (47 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
29. Hk Worldwide Moving
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2004· 4.2 (128 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
30. Kryptonite Trucking Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2014· 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
FMCSA record
31. Hizir Logistics Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2020
FMCSA record
32. Cesar Moving & Storage Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2023
FMCSA record
33. Liftin' & Shiftin' LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2025
FMCSA record
34. J Reeds Transportation LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
35. Reloauthority Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2013
Website FMCSA record
36. Sunflower Moving & Storage
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2017
FMCSA record
37. All My Sons Of Chicago Sw Suburbs LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
38. P & P Moving Ltd
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
FMCSA record
39. Avilas Trucking Corp
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2020
FMCSA record
40. Sweet Home Movers Chicago Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2022· 4.8 (209 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
41. A2b Moving LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2024· 4.5 (310 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record
42. Go Pro Movers LLC
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
FMCSA record
43. Brix Moving Inc
Not yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
FMCSA record
44. Corcore Cargo LLC
Not yet safety-rated· Registered since 2021
FMCSA record
45. Island Forwarding Inc
Not yet safety-rated· Registered since 2017
FMCSA record
46. Affordable Moving
FMCSA Conditional· 13 trucks· Registered since 2003· 4.2 (97 Google reviews)
Website FMCSA record

National and Interstate Moving Companies

For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.

United Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Mayflower Transit
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Allied Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
North American Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Atlas Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Bekins Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
National Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Arpin Van Lines
Interstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com states
Across state lines (federal household-goods authority)
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
International Van Lines
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
JK Moving Services
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
9 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal record
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
4 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal record
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website
Bellhop
Moving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriers
Its own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contract
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
Roadway Moving
Interstate household-goods carrier
Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record

Moving Containers and Freight Services

Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.

U-Pack
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
PODS
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record
U-Haul U-Box
Moving containers · run by state companies
1 licensed company in Illinois on the federal record
Website not checked automatically (the site refuses automated checks) · Nov 3, 2026
Website
1-800-PACK-RAT
Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Website FMCSA record

FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA holds no service areas, so local movers are Chicago's; movers working only inside IL are licensed by the state and not listed here.

Why People Love Near North Side

Where this area scores highest.

Parks & Green Space

Great Dining

Nightlife

Walkable Streets

Easy Transit

Family Friendly

Culture & Attractions

Explore Near North Side

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Navy Pier

360 CHICAGO

875 North Michigan Avenue

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Neighborhood Intelligence™

Very Good

#3 of 77 in Chicago

Very High confidence

Safety49/100

Attractions98/100

Data confidence91/100

Safety score

4.9 /10

Elevated Relative Risk

• 27% more crime than the city average
• Down 10% over the last year
• Watch for: robbery, criminal sexual assault

Full neighborhood report How we calculate this score

Safety data through 2026-10-23.

Crime Snapshot

Compared to the Chicago average, per resident.

Overall Crime

+27%

Higher

Violent Crime

-4%

Lower

Property Crime

+61%

Higher

Crime trend (incidents per month, last 12 months)

Official police incident data.

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Walkability & Lifestyle

Walkability

100/100

Walker's Paradise

Dining & Food

100/100

Excellent

Nightlife

91/100

Excellent

Parks & Outdoors

93/100

Excellent

Transit Access

94/100

Excellent

Family

98/100

Excellent

Walkability100/100

Dining & Food100/100

Nightlife91/100

Parks & Outdoors93/100

Transit Access94/100

Family98/100

Walk and transit scores from Walk Score; the rest from MySitti's neighborhood scores.

Pros & Cons

Crime down 10% over the last year
Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 100)
Strong transit (94/100)
Plenty of parks and green space
Great dining
Vibrant nightlife

Higher cost of living (rent 62% above the city median)
Crime 27% higher than the city average
Elevated robbery risk

Drawn from the scores, crime record and rents on this page.

Quick Facts

Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Codes: 60610, 60611, 60654, 60642
Area: 2.75 sq mi
Population: 91,635
Median Home Price: $450,000
Median Rent: $2,915/mo
Neighborhood Score: 84 / 100
Relative Risk: Elevated Relative Risk

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Care & Essentials Near Near North Side

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Local Moving Companies

National and Interstate Moving Companies

Moving Containers and Freight Services

Why People Love Near North Side

Explore Near North Side

Neighborhood Intelligence™

Crime Snapshot

Compare Near North Side

Walkability & Lifestyle

Pros & Cons

Quick Facts

Schools & Day Care in Near North Side