Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Douglas, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Douglas

$1,450/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Douglas is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Douglas

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Douglas rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,370, whereas a house costs $2,587. 1-bedroom apartments in Douglas run $1,355 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,711.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

4%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,361

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,744

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,195

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,000

6%

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,361

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,744

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

67%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Douglas, Chicago, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Armour Square, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Douglas, Chicago, IL

Lake Meadows Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.8

Very good

Lake Meadows Apartments

3233 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,190–$2,505

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3607 S King Dr #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Douglas apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,860

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3707 S Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Douglas condo for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3819 S Wabash Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Douglas apartment for rent in Chicago

3819 S Wabash Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60653

4 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,450 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Douglas?

Average rent prices in Douglas have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Douglas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Douglas is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $58,000/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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