Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hyde Park | $1,955 | |
Lakeview | $2,345 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,650 | |
Logan Square | $2,262 | |
Loop | $2,779 | |
Near North Side | $2,995 | |
Near West Side | $2,975 | |
Rogers Park | $1,695 | |
Uptown | $1,893 | |
West Town | $2,815 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,234 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,548 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,120 | 3% | No Change |
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%
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,995
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,345
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,975
Loop
Average rent
$2,779
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,695
West Town
Average rent
$2,815
Uptown
Average rent
$1,893
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,650
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,955
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,262
Apartments
Average rent
$2,234
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,548
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,120
Last 30 days
3%
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 43% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
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Alsip
$1,595
Last year
Berwyn
$1,295
Last year
Bridgeview
$2,800
Last year
Cicero
$1,200
Last year
Dolton
$2,390
Last year
Evergreen Park
$1,595
Last year
Forest Park
$1,695
Last year
Maywood
$1,525
Last year
Melrose Park
$1,300
Last year
Oak Lawn
$1,850
Last year
Oak Park
$2,208
Last year
Skokie
$2,300
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 |
1d ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5111 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
710 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio
-1–1 bath
$401–$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Chatham condo for rent in Chicago
740 E 90th St, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$520
Condo for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Englewood apartment for rent in Chicago
5845 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
Studio
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 18
5d+ ago
3025 W 54th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632
Studio
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Pullman house for rent in Chicago
12820 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60643
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
6858 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
2 beds
2 baths
$58,000
Condo for rent
Available May 13
15h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$2,970–$45,144
Apartment for rent
2h 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
5d+ ago
Lincoln Park house for rent in Chicago
441 W Deming Pl, Chicago, IL 60614
5 beds
4.5 baths
$38,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
121 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,841–$26,949
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$22,995
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
2h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$2,154
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,385
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,329–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,367–$4,788
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,233–$5,138
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,533–$8,925
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,343–$6,244
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,725–$3,505
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,385
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,233–$5,138
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,009–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5510 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3413 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5250 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2048 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
808 808 -12 W. Junior Terrace, Chicago, IL 60613
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$2,154
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,385
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,329–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,233–$5,138
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,533–$8,925
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,343–$6,244
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,725–$3,505
Apartment for rent
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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.