Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln Park

$2,595/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln Park is $2,595 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $655 more per month.

$3.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln Park

386

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $4,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln Park run $2,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,825

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$2,645

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,500

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,750

11%

7%

4 bedroom

$6,250

1%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

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$2,595
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL is 30% higher than the median rent in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Shorecrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Shorecrest Apartments

420 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Studio

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

1056 W Lill Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

2537 N Seminary Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

Park View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.8

Very good

Park View Apartments

1936 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,200–$2,600

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,595 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln Park?

Average rent prices in Lincoln Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Lincoln Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln Park is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 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 $104,000/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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