Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln Square

$1,995/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln Square is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln Square

239

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln Square rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Lincoln Square have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Square, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Lincoln Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln Square is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln Square run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,895

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,495

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,081

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,900

10%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,081

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

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

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

Lincoln Square

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,885
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL is 6% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

2550 W Catalpa Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Square apartment for rent in Chicago

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

2617 W Gunnison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2617 W Gunnison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5052 N Wolcott Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

5052 N Wolcott Ave

5052 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

1 bed

1 bath

$1,425

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

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

How much is rent in Lincoln Square?

The average rent in Lincoln Square is $1,995 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln Square?

Average rent prices in Lincoln Square have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Lincoln Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln Square is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln Square, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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