Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Edgewater

$1,725/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edgewater is $1,725 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edgewater

323

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edgewater rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Edgewater have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Edgewater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Edgewater is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Edgewater run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,735

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,337

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,300

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,195

8%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,337

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

35%

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

Compare median rent prices in Edgewater and Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Edgewater

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,432
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edgewater, Chicago, IL is 20% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Austin

$1,432

decreased by7%
Last year
Lincoln Square

$1,999

increased by7%
Last year
Loop

$2,800

increased by10%
Last year
Rogers Park

$1,695

increased by13%
Last year
Uptown

$1,850

increased by9%
Last year
West Ridge

$1,750

Flat
Last year

Discover rentals in Edgewater, Chicago, IL

6133 N. Kenmore - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

6133 N. Kenmore

6133 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$775–$825

Apartment for rent

6214 N. Winthrop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

6214 N. Winthrop

6214 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio

1 bath

$850–$950

Apartment for rent

6165 N. Winthrop - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

6165 N. Winthrop

6165 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

6214 N. Winthrop - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Edgewater apartment for rent in Chicago

6214 N. Winthrop

6214 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Edgewater rental market.

How much is rent in Edgewater?

The average rent in Edgewater is $1,725 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edgewater?

Average rent prices in Edgewater have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Edgewater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edgewater is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Edgewater?

To comfortably afford rent in Edgewater, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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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