Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Average rent in
Chicago, IL
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,064. This is +8%, or $144, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,064
6%Total rentals
10,403
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chicago, IL is $2,064. This is +8%, or $144, 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 decreased by 6% 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 $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,350. Houses for rent in Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,475.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 |  2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 2% | 18% | |
Studio | $1,495 | No Change | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Edgewater | $1,750 | |
Evanston | $2,250 | |
Lakeview | $1,895 | |
Logan Square | $2,000 | |
Loop | $2,697 | |
Near North Side | $2,865 | |
Near West Side | $2,748 | |
Rogers Park | $1,575 | |
Uptown | $1,652 | |
West Town | $2,595 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,475 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,865
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,895
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,748
Loop
Average rent
$2,697
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,575
Uptown
Average rent
$1,652
Edgewater
Average rent
$1,750
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,000
West Town
Average rent
$2,595
Evanston
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
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
8%higher than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chicago, IL is 47% higher than the median rent in Alsip, IL.
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Average rent in
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Alsip
$1,400
1%Last year
Berwyn
$1,362
5%Last year
Bridgeview
$2,000
9%Last year
Cicero
$1,275
3%Last year
Dolton
$2,100
18%Last year
Evergreen Park
$1,825
9%Last year
Forest Park
$1,750
32%Last year
Maywood
$1,599
16%Last year
Melrose Park
$1,295
14%Last year
Oak Lawn
$2,150
36%Last year
Oak Park
$2,275
10%Last year
Skokie
$1,895
1%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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5d+ ago
Verified
532 Hinman Avenue, Chicago, IL 60202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$200
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5d+ ago
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1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
$200
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
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2d ago
710 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio
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$400–$800
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Studio
1 bath
$610
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Washington Heights house for rent in Chicago
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Studio
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5445 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$684–$2,062
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2d ago
5748 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$699–$1,549
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5d+ ago
6858 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
2 beds
2 baths
$58,000
Condo for rent
Available Dec 23
9h ago
1140 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,896–$45,000
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5d+ ago
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3923 N Ashland Ave #B, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
2 baths
$40,000
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Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
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3923 N Ashland Ave #A, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
2 baths
$40,000
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Available Apr 15
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4 beds
3 baths
$22,995
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Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Near North Side townhouse for rent in Chicago
4 beds
4 baths
$19,000
House for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Near North Side townhouse for rent in Chicago
4 beds
4 baths
$19,000
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Near North Side house for rent in Chicago
146 W Erie St #1101, Chicago, IL 60654
4 beds
3 baths
$18,333
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$2,840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,189–$2,364
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
5h ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$15,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,775–$5,818
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,096–$3,119
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1121 Church Street, Chicago, IL 60201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3413 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5300 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,595
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,697
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,325
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,435
$3,113
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,399
$2,289
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5200 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$2,840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
633 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60605
Studio
1 bath
$2,189–$2,364
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
5h ago
Verified
1730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,311–$15,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,945–$3,119
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1623 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
1 –2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,295
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3d ago
Verified
3413 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
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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 $1,438 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Oak Park was the most expensive city with one-bedroom rent priced at $2,160.
- Schaumburg ranked as the second priciest with rent at $2,060.
- Chicago placed third with rent at $2,020.
The Least Expensive
- Joliet was the most affordable city with rent at $1,240.
- Arlington Heights ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,590.
- Aurora placed third with rent at $1,600.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Palatine had the fastest growing rent, up 8% since this time last year.
- Wheaton saw rent climb 3.7%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Aurora was third with rent increasing 2.6%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Schaumburg & Joliet were tied for the city with the fastest growing rent, both up 2.5% last month.
- Palatine & Arlington Heights tied for second with rents both climbing 1.3%.
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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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