Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Edgewater

$1,850/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edgewater is $1,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edgewater

370

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edgewater rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Edgewater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Edgewater is $1,825, whereas a house costs $2,134. 1-bedroom apartments in Edgewater run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,801

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,395

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,150

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,000

10%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,801

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

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$1,850
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edgewater, Chicago, IL is 33% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Edgewater, Chicago, IL

6165 N. Winthrop - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

6165 N. Winthrop

6165 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

6133 N. Kenmore - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

6133 N. Kenmore

6133 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

The Ambassador - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

The Ambassador

5959 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,150–$1,695

Apartment for rent

1332 West Hood Avenue #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Studio

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $1,850 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edgewater?

Average rent prices in Edgewater have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $80 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 $74,000/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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