Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Chicago, IL

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,286. This is +17%, or $336, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,286

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

9,766

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,286. This is +17%, or $336, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
58%
18%
4%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Chicago, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chicago, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chicago, IL is $2,234. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL costs about $2,220 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,495. Houses for rent in Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,247

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,500

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,995

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,995

5%

21%

Studio

$1,660

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,660

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,247

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

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.

Compare rent prices in Chicago, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alsip, IL.

Chicago

Median rent price$2,286
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chicago, IL is 43% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Alsip

$1,595

increased by10%

Last year

Berwyn

$1,295

increased by13%

Last year

Bridgeview

$2,800

increased by56%

Last year

Cicero

$1,200

increased by15%

Last year

Dolton

$2,390

increased by1%

Last year

Evergreen Park

$1,595

increased by6%

Last year

Forest Park

$1,695

increased by1%

Last year

Maywood

$1,525

increased by4%

Last year

Melrose Park

$1,300

decreased by18%

Last year

Oak Lawn

$1,850

increased by29%

Last year

Oak Park

$2,208

increased by10%

Last year

Skokie

$2,300

increased by6%

Last year

Cost of living in
Chicago, IL

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% higher

Groceries

4% higher

Health

8% higher

Housing

40% higher

Transportation

7% higher

Utilities

3% lower

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