Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 25, 2025
Average rent in
Chicago, IL
Last updated on December 25, 2025
Last updated on December 25, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,000. This is +5%, or $94, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,000
Total rentals
8,535
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,000. This is +5%, or $94, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 remained the same 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 $1,950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,200. Houses for rent in Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,495.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,908 |  1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,519 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 18% | |
Studio | $1,473 | No Change | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Edgewater | $1,748 | |
Lakeview | $1,950 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,245 | |
Logan Square | $2,150 | |
Loop | $2,669 | |
Near North Side | $2,850 | |
Near West Side | $2,729 | |
Rogers Park | $1,515 | |
Uptown | $1,695 | |
West Town | $2,595 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $880 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,473
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,908
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,519
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,850
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,950
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,729
Loop
Average rent
$2,669
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,515
Uptown
Average rent
$1,695
Edgewater
Average rent
$1,748
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,150
West Town
Average rent
$2,595
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,245
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$880
Last 30 days
5%
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
5%higher than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chicago, IL is 38% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
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Average rent in
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Alsip
$1,450
2%Last year
Berwyn
$1,397
4%Last year
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$2,474
Last year
Cicero
$1,397
34%Last year
Dolton
$2,175
27%Last year
Evergreen Park
$1,600
18%Last year
Forest Park
$2,124
27%Last year
Maywood
$1,275
12%Last year
Melrose Park
$1,450
Last year
Oak Lawn
$2,200
40%Last year
Oak Park
$2,200
8%Last year
Skokie
$1,900
10%Last year
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.
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 |
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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
2d ago
Verified
5111 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$200
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5d+ ago
Near North Side apartment for rent in Chicago
111 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Studio
0 baths
$395
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
710 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio
-1–1 bath
$401–$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Bridgeport condo for rent in Chicago
1315 W 31st St #1, Chicago, IL 60608
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Condo for rent
Available Dec 30
5d+ ago
South Shore apartment for rent in Chicago
7104 South Crandon Avenue #7, Chicago, IL 60649
Studio
1 bath
$610
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
11h ago
5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$684–$1,998
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6858 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
2 beds
2 baths
$58,000
Condo for rent
Available Dec 23
10h 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 North Ashland Avenue #B, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
2 baths
$40,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3923 North Ashland Avenue #A, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
2 baths
$40,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
1h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$34,902
$28,706
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$25,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
121 West Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,841–$25,243
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$32,449
$24,722
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$2,720
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$4,068
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,249–$2,399
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
2h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,775–$5,818
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$3,119
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$15,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$4,068
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$3,119
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,136
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$2,720
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$4,068
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,249–$2,399
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
1d ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$15,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
2 beds
2 baths
$2,405–$4,280
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1600 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 4
2d ago
3241 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
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 $1,417 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Oak Park was the most expensive city with one-bedroom rent priced at $2,190.
- Chicago & Wheaton tied for the second priciest with rents both at $1,950.
- Naperville placed third with rent at $1,750.
The Least Expensive
- Des Plaines was the most affordable city with rent at $1,410.
- Arlington Heights ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,510.
- Aurora placed third with rent at $1,600.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Palatine had the fastest growing rent, up 8.4% since this time last year.
- Aurora saw rent climb 3.9%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Wheaton College was third with rent increasing 2.1%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
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