Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 27, 2026
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.
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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.
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 8% 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 $2,247. 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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Edgewater | $1,695 | |
Hyde Park | $1,820 | |
Lakeview | $2,295 | |
Loop | $2,751 | |
Near North Side | $2,930 | |
Near West Side | $2,950 | |
Rogers Park | $1,690 | |
South Shore | $1,350 | |
Uptown | $1,745 | |
West Town | $2,700 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,247 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,486 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,445 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,117 | 3% | No Change |
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%
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,930
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,295
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,950
Loop
Average rent
$2,751
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,690
Uptown
Average rent
$1,745
West Town
Average rent
$2,700
South Shore
Average rent
$1,350
Edgewater
Average rent
$1,695
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,820
Apartments
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,486
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,117
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 52% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
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Alsip
$1,495
Last year
Berwyn
$1,295
Last year
Bridgeview
$1,700
Last year
Cicero
$1,250
Last year
Dolton
$2,250
Last year
Evergreen Park
$1,600
Last year
Forest Park
$1,637
Last year
Maywood
$1,490
Last year
Melrose Park
$1,300
Last year
Oak Lawn
$1,725
Last year
Oak Park
$1,899
Last year
Skokie
$1,925
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
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$200
Apartment for rent
3d 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
-1–1 bath
$401–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3025 W 54th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632
Studio
1 bath
$625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d 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
4d ago
5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$684–$2,062
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4940 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6858 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
2 beds
2 baths
$58,000
Condo for rent
Available Dec 23
3h 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 #A, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
2 baths
$40,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
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
Lincoln Park house for rent in Chicago
441 W Deming Pl, Chicago, IL 60614
5 beds
4.5 baths
$38,000
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$30,633
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near North Side apartment for rent in Chicago
4 beds
4 baths
$30,800
$30,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$30,800
$30,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,140–$2,720
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,814
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,249–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
10m ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,343–$4,618
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,078–$5,905
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,699–$4,590
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,814
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
1 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,343–$4,618
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,078–$5,905
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1035 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,205–$3,802
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,096–$2,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
525 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5250 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,195–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4526 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,075
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,140–$2,720
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,814
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,249–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
7h ago
Verified
29 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,078–$5,905
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,699–$4,590
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1035 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,205–$3,802
Price drop
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 $1,432 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.