Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Douglas, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Douglas

$1,509/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Douglas is $1,509 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $436 less per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Douglas

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Douglas rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Douglas, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Douglas have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Douglas, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Douglas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Douglas is $1,469, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Douglas run $1,429 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,820.

Listings

Studio

$1,308

2%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,431

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,860

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,255

6%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,308

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,431

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,860

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,255

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Douglas and Armour Square by all bedroom counts and property types.

Douglas

Median rent price$1,509
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Douglas, Chicago, IL is 20% lower than the median rent in Armour Square, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Douglas, Chicago, IL

Lake Meadows Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Lake Meadows Apartments

3233 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,125–$2,475

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Prairie Shores - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

21h ago

8.5

Very good

Prairie Shores

2937 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,219–$9,002

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3707 S Michigan Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Douglas house for rent in Chicago

APARTMENT - Chicago, IL

3707 S Michigan Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60653

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

50 E 37th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Douglas townhouse for rent in Chicago

TOWNHOME - Chicago, IL

50 E 37th St, Chicago, IL 60653

2 beds

2 baths

$2,050

$1,950

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Douglas, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Douglas rental market.

How much is rent in Douglas?

The average rent in Douglas is $1,509 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Douglas?

Average rent prices in Douglas have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Douglas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Douglas is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $436 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Douglas?

To comfortably afford rent in Douglas, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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