Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln Park

$2,645/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln Park is $2,645 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $745 more per month.

$4.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln Park

316

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln Park rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Lincoln Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Lincoln Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln Park is $2,587, whereas a house costs $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln Park run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,635

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$4,995

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$6,197

8%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,635

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,197

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

25%

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

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

Lincoln Park

Median rent price$2,645
increased by39%

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 Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is 32% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

1056 W Lill Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Chicago

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5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Chicago

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No deposit

5d+ ago

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2256 N. Cleveland - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

2256 N. Cleveland

2256 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Studio

1 bath

$1,425

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln Park rental market.

How much is rent in Lincoln Park?

The average rent in Lincoln Park is $2,645 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln Park?

Average rent prices in Lincoln Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Lincoln Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln Park is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln Park, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/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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