Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeview

$2,345/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeview is $2,345 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$3.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeview

1,491

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeview run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,195

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,100

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,945

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$5,500

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,945

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$2,345
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeview, Chicago, IL is 14% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lakeview, Chicago, IL

606 W. Cornelia - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Apartment for rent

663 W Grace St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lakeview apartment for rent in Chicago

663 W Grace St #1, Chicago, IL 60613

Studio

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

The Topaz - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Topaz

3421 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Studio–2 beds

2 baths

$1,177–$3,600

Apartment for rent

3710 North Pine Grove Avenue, Unit 508 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

3710 North Pine Grove Avenue, Unit 508

3710 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

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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 $2,345 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeview?

Average rent prices in Lakeview have decreased by 2% 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 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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 $94,000/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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