Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
East Side, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in East Side

$2,037/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Side is $2,037 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $127 more per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Side

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Side rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Side, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in East Side have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 East Side, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in East Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Side is $1,762, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in East Side run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$975

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,035

No Change

38%

2 bedroom

$1,450

8%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,019

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,600

10%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$975

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last year

38%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,019

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in East Side and Calumet Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Side

Median rent price$2,037
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Side, Chicago, IL is 23% higher than the median rent in Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in East Side, Chicago, IL

3711 E 98th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

3711 E 98th St

3711 E 98th St, Chicago, IL 60617

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,595

Apartment for rent

10840 S. Avenue N. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

10840 S. Avenue N.

10840 S Avenue N, Chicago, IL 60617

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

11251 S Avenue L #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side apartment for rent in Chicago

FOR RENT - 4 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | $1,900/Month

11251 S Avenue L #1, Chicago, IL 60617

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 25

10933 S Avenue H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Side house for rent in Chicago

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Side, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the East Side rental market.

How much is rent in East Side?

The average rent in East Side is $2,037 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Side?

Average rent prices in East Side have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

How does East Side rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Side is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $127 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Side?

To comfortably afford rent in East Side, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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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