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Noca Blu Apartment Homes

$2,165 – $3,195/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 471–884 sq ft
  • 6 units available
2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647

As of November 2, 2026, Noca Blu Apartment Homes in Chicago, IL has 6 apartments for rent from $2,165 to $3,195/mo. Studios start at $2,165, one-bedrooms at $2,455, and two-bedrooms at $3,195. The average asking rent has risen 4.7% since March 31, 2026, from $2,349 to $2,458.


Floor plans

Noca Blu Apartment Homes has 6 units available across 4 floor plans: a studio layout (471 sq ft), 2 one-bedroom layouts (603–617 sq ft), and a two-bedroom layout (884 sq ft). Prices checked November 2, 2026.

Studio One Bath A - 471 sqft

Studio • 1 Bath • 471 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,165/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
203$2,165471Oct 24
402$2,220471Dec 22
504$2,245471Feb 7

One Bed One Bath B - 603sqft

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 603 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,455/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
213$2,455603Jul 26

One Bed One Bath B - 617sqft

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 617 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,455/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
320$2,455617Oct 27

Two Bed Two Bath F - 884sqft

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 884 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,195/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
406$3,195884Sep 16

See all 35 units listed at Noca Blu Apartment Homes, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Noca Blu Apartment Homes, a studio starts at about $2,405 a month all-in: $2,165 rent and an estimated $240 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,712 and a two-bedroom at about $3,531.

All-in from$2,405/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Noca Blu Apartment Homes takes about $77,940 a year for a studio, $88,380 for a one-bedroom, and $115,020 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,405 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $112,600 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,405/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$112,600/yr

Income to qualify

$77,940/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Noca Blu Apartment Homes has ranged from $2,245 to $3,050. The current average is $2,458, up $110 (4.7%) from $2,349 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (207 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Noca Blu Apartment Homes, leases run 12 months.

  • Rent

    $2,165 – $3,195/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Feb 7

Amenities

Noca Blu Apartment Homes has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 5 amenities.

  • Granite Countertops

  • Modern White Cabinets

  • Second Floor

  • Stackable Washer And Dryer

  • Stainless Steel Appliances


Location

2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647


Resident reviews

Noca Blu Apartment Homes has a 3.9 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate management (3.1) and maintenance (2.8) highest and amenities and shared spaces (2.3) lowest.

3.9 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.1
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.3
Location2.7
Building Quality2.4
Maintenance2.8
Overall85 reviews

Noca Blu offers a well-located property with modern amenities and responsive staff during peak periods, but residents report persistent challenges with noise management, maintenance responsiveness consistency, and building operations. The property features convenient transit access, quality appliances, and a rooftop with good views, though experiences vary significantly by unit location and management tenure. Communication and follow-through on maintenance issues remain recurring concerns, particularly regarding noise complaints and temperature control systems.

Management responsiveness varies significantly, with recent staff changes bringing improved communication and maintenance response times that residents appreciate. However, recurring issues include delayed maintenance requests, inconsistent follow-up on reported problems, and billing communication gaps—particularly around move-out procedures and utility charges. Leasing staff professionalism has improved, though some residents report unresponsive communication during the inquiry phase.

Amenities include a rooftop deck, fitness center, lounge/workspace, gym, package hub, and connected convenience store, which residents appreciate for convenience and quality. However, significant concerns emerge around noise from the gym and community spaces, particularly for lower-floor units, with management responsiveness to noise complaints described as inconsistent or ineffective. Common-area maintenance issues include overflowing trash rooms, cleanliness concerns, and occasional bike theft from the bike room despite security measures. Building construction quality and soundproofing are frequently cited as subpar, with thin walls and doors allowing noise transmission from hallways and neighboring units.

The property benefits from an excellent location near public transit (Blue Line), restaurants, bars, and shops, with direct access to an on-site grocery store. However, location advantages are offset by noise concerns for units near the 24/7 gym and community spaces, and some residents report inconsistent management responsiveness to these issues. Parking options are available but come with additional monthly fees.

Residents report significant building quality concerns, particularly noise transmission through walls and floors, cleanliness issues including animal waste in common areas, and inconsistent maintenance response times. While some residents praise specific staff members and amenities like the rooftop and gym, the majority of feedback highlights poor sound insulation, overflowing trash rooms, and management communication gaps. Positive experiences tend to correlate with responsive individual staff members rather than systemic building improvements.

Maintenance responsiveness is inconsistent across resident experiences. While some residents report quick service and helpful staff, others describe significant delays, multiple follow-ups required to resolve issues, and missed appointments. Common problems include slow appliance repairs, HVAC concerns with the building's mini-split system, and poor communication about work order status and timelines.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Noca Blu Apartment Homes is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is good.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A+
Transit
Good
Grade C
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade A+

About this property

Noca Blu Apartment Homes offers luxury studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in Chicago, IL! Fantastic amenities + Great location near Millennium Park. Click for more info!


Nearby schools

The closest school to Noca Blu Apartment Homes is Goethe Elementary School, a public middle school 0.2 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Goethe Elementary School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.2 mi

Darwin Elementary School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.4 mi

Chase Elementary School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.4 mi

Chicago International Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

La Escuelita Numero Dos Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Yates Elementary School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.6 mi

Moos Elementary School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.8 mi

Pulaski International School of Chicago

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.8 mi

CICS Bucktown

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.9 mi

Reinao-Monteale Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

Contact & management

Noca Blu Apartment Homes is managed by Morgan Properties. The leasing office's phone number is 779-701-4719.


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