Last updated on October 4, 2026

Average rent in
Avondale, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Avondale

$2,200/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Avondale is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Avondale

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Avondale rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Avondale, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Avondale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Avondale, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Avondale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Avondale is $2,100, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Avondale run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,795

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,985

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,775

No Change

41%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

41%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Avondale, 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 Avondale, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Avondale and Albany Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Avondale

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,885
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Avondale, Chicago, IL is 17% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Avondale, Chicago, IL

3921 3921 North Sawyer AvenueGarden - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Avondale apartment for rent in Chicago

3921 North Sawyer Avenue - Garden Apartment

3921 3921 North Sawyer AvenueGarden, Chicago, IL 60618

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

3010 N Albany Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale apartment for rent in Chicago

SAP Addison - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

SAP Addison

3801 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Berteau (3733-45) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Berteau (3733-45)

3733 3733 - 3745 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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Frequently asked questions for Avondale, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Avondale rental market.

How much is rent in Avondale?

The average rent in Avondale is $2,200 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Avondale?

Average rent prices in Avondale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Avondale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Avondale is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Avondale?

To comfortably afford rent in Avondale, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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