Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 25, 2025
Last updated on September 25, 2025
Last updated on September 25, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,050. This is +4%, or $75, higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,050. This is +4%, or $75, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 9% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Chicago, IL is $1,980. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL costs about $1,940 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,370. Houses for rent in Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,482.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $1,968 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,675 | 1% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,395 | 8% | 16% | |
Studio | $1,450 | No Change | 10% |
Comparables | ||
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Edgewater | $1,695 | |
Lakeview | $2,050 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,325 | |
Logan Square | $2,002 | |
Loop | $2,757 | |
Near North Side | $2,855 | |
Near West Side | $2,837 | |
Rogers Park | $1,450 | |
Uptown | $1,695 | |
West Town | $2,550 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $1,980 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,482 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,968
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,050
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,855
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,837
Loop
Average rent
$2,757
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,450
Uptown
Average rent
$1,695
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,002
West Town
Average rent
$2,550
Edgewater
Average rent
$1,695
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,325
Apartments
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,482
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alsip, IL.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chicago, IL is 37% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
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Alsip
$1,500
Last year
Berwyn
$1,295
Last year
Bridgeview
$2,200
Last year
Cicero
$1,200
Last year
Dolton
$2,000
Last year
Evergreen Park
$1,550
Last year
Forest Park
$1,599
Last year
Maywood
$1,275
Last year
Melrose Park
$1,300
Last year
Oak Lawn
$1,700
Last year
Oak Park
$2,200
Last year
Skokie
$1,919
Last year
The overall cost of living in Chicago, IL is 15% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
---|---|
Goods & Services | 7% higher |
Groceries | 4% higher |
Health | 8% higher |
Housing | 40% higher |
Transportation | 7% higher |
Utilities | 3% lower |
2d ago
Verified
532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5111 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
710 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio
-1 baths
$400–$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6957 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio
1 bath
$500–$1,000
Apartment for rent
9h ago
5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio
1 bath
$600–$939
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights house for rent in Chicago
9449 S Loomis St #SF, Chicago, IL 60620
Studio
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available May 6
11h ago
5540 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio
1 bath
$699–$786
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$61,621
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6858 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
2 beds
2 baths
$58,000
Condo for rent
Available Dec 23
4h ago
1140 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,896–$45,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3923 N Ashland Ave #B, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
2 baths
$40,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3923 N Ashland Ave #A, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
2 baths
$40,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$37,141
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$31,696
$30,639
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$22,995
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$3,141
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,725–$6,281
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,119
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,109–$15,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,374
$2,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,850
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,119
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,374
$2,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,568
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,980
$1,863
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,626
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,083
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$3,141
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,109–$15,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,374
$2,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,896
$2,796
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,568
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,037
Apartment for rent
The Zumper Chicago Metro Area Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to highlight the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Illinois one bedroom median rent was $1,436 last month.
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About
The Zumper Chicago Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.