Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chicago rent stands today
Chicago, IL rent rose 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,210/month. Renters today are paying $42 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market holds near its recent peak.
Compared to national trends
Chicago runs 14.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier mid-tier metro with 9279 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Chicago rent for $1,645/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,795/month.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 80.8% of total rentals and rent for $2,150/month, while houses rent higher at $2,550/month. This property-type spread adds context to the bedroom rent ranges.
Median rent
Median rent in Chicago
$2,210/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Chicago is $2,210 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $285 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chicago
9,279
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chicago rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $2,150, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,102 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,645 | 1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,795 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Evanston | $2,100 | |
Lakeview | $2,195 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,600 | |
Logan Square | $2,295 | |
Loop | $2,750 | |
Near North Side | $3,000 | |
Near West Side | $2,989 | |
Rogers Park | $1,600 | |
Uptown | $1,800 | |
West Town | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,546 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,614 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Near North Side
Average rent
$3,000
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,195
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,989
Uptown
Average rent
$1,800
Loop
Average rent
$2,750
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,600
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,600
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,295
Evanston
Average rent
$2,100
West Town
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,546
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,614
Last 30 days
15%
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.
How does rent in Chicago, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chicago and Alsip by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chicago
15%higher than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chicago, IL is 34% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
6%$1,212
1%$2,475
4%$1,150
5%$2,200
8%$1,695
33%$1,550
3%$1,582
15%$1,400
6%$1,595
4%$2,189
3%$2,300
20%Cost of living in Chicago, IL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 11% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 15% higher |
| Housing | 45% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
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Studio–3 beds
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Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
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1–2 baths
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1 bath
$1,125–$1,799
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,415–$2,950
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,378–$3,874
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13h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,370
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14h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,799
Price drop
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29m ago
Verified
1000 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,562–$9,210
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11h ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,755–$3,500
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Frequently asked questions for Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.
How much is rent in Chicago?
The average rent in Chicago is $2,210 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chicago?
Average rent prices in Chicago have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chicago is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $285 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chicago?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chicago are Rogers Park ($1,600/mo), Uptown ($1,800/mo), and Evanston ($2,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chicago?
To comfortably afford rent in Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chicago?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chicago average around $2,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,460/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Chicago Metro Report
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 $1,478 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Chicago was the most expensive city with one-bedroom rent priced at $2,190.
- Schaumburg was the second priciest with rent at $1,900.
- Aurora placed third with rent at $1,810.
The Least Expensive
- Gary & East Chicago tied for the most affordable city with rents both at $830.
- Hammond ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,000.
- Valparaiso placed third with rent at $1,100.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Joliet had the fastest growing rent, up 16.9% since this time last year.
- Skokie saw rent climb 13.3%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Arlington Heights was third with rent increasing 9.6%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Wheaton had the fastest growing rent, up 6% last month.
- Schaumburg was second with rent climbing 2.2%.
- Skokie & Gary placed third with rent both increasing 1.2%.
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.
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Crystal ChenCrystal 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.