Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
East Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in East Side
$1,997/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in East Side is $1,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Side
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Side rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in East Side, Chicago, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in East Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in East Side have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in East Side run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,107 | - | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,055 | 3% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 24% | 47% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 |  3% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Calumet Heights | $2,100 | |
Mckinley Park | $1,853 | |
Morgan Park | $2,175 | |
New City | $1,250 | |
South Deering | $1,650 | |
West Pullman | $1,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,975 | 1% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,550 | 11% | 38% | |
Houses | $2,175 | No Change | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,107
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,055
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
47%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
Calumet Heights
Average rent
$2,100
Mckinley Park
Average rent
$1,853
Morgan Park
Average rent
$2,175
New City
Average rent
$1,250
South Deering
Average rent
$1,650
West Pullman
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
38%
Houses
Average rent
$2,175
Last year
14%
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
5%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Side, Chicago, IL is 5% lower than the median rent in Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL.
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Discover rentals in East Side, Chicago, IL
2d ago
10840 S Avenue N, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
18h ago
3711 E 98th St, Chicago, IL 60617
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
East Side apartment for rent in Chicago
9613 S Avenue N #2, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
East Side house for rent in Chicago
4 beds
1 bath
$1,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
18h ago
3711 E 98th St, Chicago, IL 60617
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9624 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
4d ago
East Side apartment for rent in Chicago
9613 S Avenue N #2, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
4d ago
9624 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
18h ago
3711 E 98th St, Chicago, IL 60617
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,595
Apartment for rent
18h ago
3711 E 98th St, Chicago, IL 60617
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10840 S Avenue N, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
East Side apartment for rent in Chicago
9613 S Avenue N #2, Chicago, IL 60617
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
East Side condo for rent in Chicago
9611 S Avenue L #1, Chicago, IL 60617
3 beds
1 bath
$1,997
Price dropped $153Condo 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 $1,997 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Side?
Average rent prices in East Side have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does East Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Side is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 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 $80,000/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).