Last updated on May 20, 2026

Average rent in
Avondale, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Avondale

$2,250/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Avondale is $2,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $301 more per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Avondale

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Avondale rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Avondale run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

59%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,250

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,550

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,500

6%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

26%

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$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Avondale, Chicago, IL is 29% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Avondale, Chicago, IL

4147 W Wellington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale apartment for rent in Chicago

4147 W. Wellington Garden Unit

4147 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

3108 N Saint Louis Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

2752 W Belmont Ave #G - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Avondale apartment for rent in Chicago

2752 West Belmont Avenue - G

2752 W Belmont Ave #G, Chicago, IL 60618

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

3015 N Milwaukee Ave #205B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Avondale apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,250 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Avondale?

Average rent prices in Avondale have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Avondale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Avondale is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 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 $90,000/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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