Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Austin, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Austin
$1,375/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Austin is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Austin
125
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Austin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Austin, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Austin 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
Austin, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Austin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Austin is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Austin run $1,140 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $972 |  7% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,537 | 4% | 79% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hermosa | $1,650 | |
Lakeview | $2,195 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,550 | |
Near North Side | $2,920 | |
West Garfield Park | $1,625 | |
West Town | $2,837 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$972
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,537
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
79%
Hermosa
Average rent
$1,650
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,195
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,550
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,920
West Garfield Park
Average rent
$1,625
West Town
Average rent
$2,837
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Austin, 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 Austin, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Austin and Hermosa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Austin
28%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Austin, Chicago, IL is 17% lower than the median rent in Hermosa, Chicago, IL.
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127 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,325
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5d+ ago
500 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,110
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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5100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$1,355
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$4,461
$4,077
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1d ago
1619 N Neva Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,096–$4,376
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5d+ ago
1610 N Normandy Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
2 beds
2 baths
$2,935–$2,995
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4d ago
6700 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495–$2,595
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5d+ ago
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1 bath
$1,300
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1 bath
$1,300
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Studio
1 bath
$1,300
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,300
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Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,625
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$4,461
$4,077
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
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Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,300
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Available Oct 1
1d ago
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5100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$1,355
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
654 N Pine Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
4 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4641 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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423 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
3 beds
1 bath
$1,590
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Frequently asked questions for Austin, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Austin rental market.
How much is rent in Austin?
The average rent in Austin is $1,375 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Austin?
Average rent prices in Austin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Austin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Austin is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Austin?
To comfortably afford rent in Austin, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).