Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Average rent in
Chicago, IL

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,265. This is +19%, or $355, higher than the national average.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,265

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

8,944

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,265. This is +19%, or $355, higher than the national average.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
57%
17%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,247. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL costs about $2,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,445.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,250

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,550

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,900

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

7%

11%

Studio

$1,675

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

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$2,265
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chicago, IL is 52% 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

$1,495

increased by17%

Last year

Berwyn

$1,295

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$1,700

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$2,250

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$1,600

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$1,637

decreased by2%

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$1,490

increased by29%

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$1,300

increased by2%

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$1,725

increased by30%

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$1,899

increased by2%

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$1,925

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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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