Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeview

$2,250/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeview is $2,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeview

1,114

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeview rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Lakeview have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Lakeview vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakeview is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,374. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeview run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,497

2%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,195

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,995

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$4,424

3%

23%

4 bedroom

$5,100

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,424

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lakeview and Hyde Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lakeview

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,899

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeview, Chicago, IL is 18% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lakeview, Chicago, IL

425 W Roscoe St #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$1,095

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.
425 W Roscoe St #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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.
646 W Roscoe St #2S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lakeview 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.
3831 N Fremont St #214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3831 N Fremont St #214, Chicago, IL 60613

Studio

1 bath

$1,195

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lakeview rental market.

How much is rent in Lakeview?

The average rent in Lakeview is $2,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeview?

Average rent prices in Lakeview have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Lakeview rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeview is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakeview?

To comfortably afford rent in Lakeview, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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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