Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 9, 2026
Last updated on February 9, 2026
Last updated on February 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,100. This is +11%, or $200, 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 increased by 3% 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 $2,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL costs about $1,965 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,395. Houses for rent in Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,357.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 5% | 12% | |
Studio | $1,495 | No Change | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Edgewater | $1,750 | |
Lakeview | $2,095 | |
Lincoln Square | $1,950 | |
Logan Square | $2,200 | |
Loop | $2,687 | |
Near North Side | $2,925 | |
Near West Side | $2,800 | |
Rogers Park | $1,650 | |
Uptown | $1,685 | |
West Town | $2,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,357 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $977 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,925
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,095
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,800
Loop
Average rent
$2,687
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,650
Uptown
Average rent
$1,685
Edgewater
Average rent
$1,750
West Town
Average rent
$2,600
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,200
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,357
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$977
Last 30 days
12%
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 32% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
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Alsip
$1,595
Last year
Berwyn
$1,395
Last year
Bridgeview
$1,500
Last year
Cicero
$1,350
Last year
Dolton
$2,320
Last year
Evergreen Park
$1,975
Last year
Forest Park
$1,945
Last year
Maywood
$1,397
Last year
Melrose Park
$1,300
Last year
Oak Lawn
$1,695
Last year
Oak Park
$2,199
Last year
Skokie
$1,975
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 |
5d+ ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5111 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
710 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio
-1–1 bath
$401–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago
7104 S Crandon Ave #7, Chicago, IL 60649
Studio
1 bath
$610
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 12
17h ago
Auburn Gresham house for rent in Chicago
7604 S Union Ave #G, Chicago, IL 60620
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Feb 8
4d ago
5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$684–$1,998
Apartment for rent
10h ago
5748 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$688–$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6858 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
2 beds
2 baths
$58,000
Condo for rent
Available Dec 23
1h ago
1140 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,896–$45,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near North Side condo for rent in Chicago
451 E Grand Ave Apt 6012 #6012, Chicago, IL 60611
3 beds
3 baths
$40,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3923 North Ashland Avenue #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
5d+ ago
Lincoln Park house for rent in Chicago
441 W Deming Pl, Chicago, IL 60614
5 beds
4 baths
$38,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Near North Side condo for rent in Chicago
11 E Walton St Apt 4302 #4302, Chicago, IL 60611
3 beds
3 baths
$32,000
Condo for rent
7h ago
Verified
60 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,690–$26,841
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$4,068
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,249–$2,399
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
3d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$2,720
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$15,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,750–$4,449
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,949
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$4,068
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,949
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5250 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,175–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
808 808 -12 W. Junior Terrace, Chicago, IL 60613
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
5423 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
808 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,450–$6,400
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
2d ago
Verified
4526 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$4,068
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$2,720
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
1 bed
1 bath
$3,072–$4,201
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
2 beds
2 baths
$2,790–$2,949
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,241–$4,454
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1623 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,295
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 $1,417 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.