Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeview

$2,195/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeview is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$3.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeview

1,102

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,098, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeview run $2,177 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,045.

Listings

Studio

$1,535

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$2,195

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,095

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$4,300

3%

16%

4 bedroom

$5,300

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,535

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeview, Chicago, IL is 10% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lakeview, Chicago, IL

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

5d+ ago

Lakeview apartment for rent in Chicago

Studio

1 bath

$1,095

606 W. Cornelia - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

606 W. Cornelia

606 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,125–$2,600

3345 N Marshfield Ave #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lakeview apartment for rent in Chicago

Studio

1 bath

$1,145

511 W Melrose St #414 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Premier Studio, 1 Bath at Melrose + Broadway (Lakeview)

511 W Melrose St #414, Chicago, IL 60657

Studio

1 bath

$1,195

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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 $2,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeview?

Average rent prices in Lakeview have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Lakeview rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeview is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $88,000/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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