Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Edgewater

$1,887/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edgewater is $1,887 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $13 less per month.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edgewater

379

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Edgewater run $1,842 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,828

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,900

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,700

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,828

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,887
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edgewater, Chicago, IL is 35% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Edgewater, Chicago, IL

1055 W. Catalpa - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1055 W. Catalpa

1055 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

1 bed

1 bath

$795–$1,425

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

6165 N. Winthrop - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.8

Very good

6165 N. Winthrop

6165 N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Studio

1 bath

$875

N Ridge Ave #01S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgewater apartment for rent in Chicago

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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 $1,887 per month as of September 5, 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 11% since last year.

How does Edgewater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edgewater is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $13 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 $75,000/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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