Chicago, IL Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Chicago?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,652. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Chicago, IL is $2,145. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Chicago, IL is $2,450. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Chicago, IL is $2,800.

Studio

$1,652


1 bed

$2,145


2 beds

$2,450


3+ beds

$2,800

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Chicago

Mar 14 2024Apr 29 2024Jun 13 2024Jul 27 2024Sep 09 2024Oct 25 2024Dec 10 2024Jan 25 2025Mar 28 2025$1,200$1,500$1,800$2,340
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Chicago

The monthly rent for apartments in Chicago, IL ranges from $600 to $3,800+.

$600 - $1,400

$1,400 - $2,200

$2,200 - $3,000

$3,000 - $3,800

$3,800+

What is the average apartment size in Chicago?

The average size of a Chicago, IL apartment is 802 square feet, while the median apartment size for Chicago, IL is 750 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Chicago, IL (39.22%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (9.59%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 26.28%, and studio apartments make up 24.91%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Chicago?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Albany Park*$1,450$1,648$1,947
Auburn Gresham*$925$1,500$1,750
Austin*$975$1,308$1,775
Chatham*$1,195$1,650$1,675
Chicago Lawn*$1,100$1,695$1,725
Douglas$1,530$1,788$2,288$2,298
East Garfield Park**$1,460$1,880
Edgewater$1,200$1,650$2,323$2,695
Englewood**$1,500$1,599
Greater Grand Crossing**$1,686$1,750
Humboldt Park$1,250*$1,543$2,075
Hyde Park$1,075$1,424$1,923$3,500
Irving Park$1,645$1,450$1,850$2,504
Kenwood*$1,508$1,808$2,995
Lake View$1,455$2,095$2,750$3,895
Lincoln Park$1,680$2,295$3,500$4,250
Lincoln Square$1,398$1,850$2,295$2,800
Logan Square$1,273$1,895$2,350$2,800
Lower West Side*$1,550$1,900$3,248
Near North Side$2,078$2,611$4,202$5,997
Near South Side$2,046$2,388$2,944*
Near West Side$2,240$2,525$3,740$5,398
North Center*$1,823$2,476$4,049
North Lawndale**$1,466$1,875
Portage Park$1,300$1,450$1,600*
Rogers Park$1,125$1,400$1,795$2,600
South Chicago*$1,350$1,300$1,510
South Shore$900$1,215$1,500$1,775
Uptown$1,445$1,800$2,400*
Washington Park*$1,149*$1,804
West Ridge*$1,300$1,670$2,600
West Town$1,998$2,351$2,495$3,563

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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