Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Edgewater, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Edgewater
$1,825/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Edgewater is $1,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Edgewater
357
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Edgewater rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Edgewater, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Edgewater have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,048. 1-bedroom apartments in Edgewater run $1,817 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 |  6% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,822 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,520 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | No Change | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Austin | $1,360 | |
Lincoln Square | $1,950 | |
Loop | $2,737 | |
Rogers Park | $1,602 | |
Uptown | $1,875 | |
West Ridge | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 1% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,995 | 5% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,048 | 4% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,520
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last year
22%
Austin
Average rent
$1,360
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$1,950
Loop
Average rent
$2,737
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,602
Uptown
Average rent
$1,875
West Ridge
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,048
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
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
4%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Edgewater, Chicago, IL is 34% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.
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5d+ ago
6214 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Studio
1 bath
$850–$950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Edgewater apartment for rent in Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$925
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Edgewater apartment for rent in Chicago
6000 N Sheridan Rd #1, Chicago, IL 60660
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Edgewater apartment for rent in Chicago
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Edgewater apartment for rent in Chicago
1617 W Rascher Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5600 N Sheridan Rd #7D, Chicago, IL 60660
1 bed
1 bath
$2,718
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.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 28
5d+ ago
Verified
5650 N Sheridan Rd #8D, Chicago, IL 60660
1 bed
1 bath
$2,589
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Edgewater condo for rent in Chicago
5415 N Sheridan Rd #3514, Chicago, IL 60640
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
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.Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
5525 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,649–$1,906
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5455 N Sheridan Rd #3509, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,225
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,225
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5718 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,385–$2,350
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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5783 N Ridge Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60660
3 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,225
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
5783 N Ridge Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60660
3 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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.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 $1,825 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Edgewater?
Average rent prices in Edgewater have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Edgewater rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Edgewater is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 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 $73,000/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).