Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln Square

$1,995/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln Square is $1,995 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $46 more per month.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln Square

351

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln Square rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 3% 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 $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln Square run $1,879 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,330.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,875

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,350

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,450

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,475

14%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,475

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

39%

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 by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL is 14% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

2600 W Berwyn Ave #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Square house for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

2600 W Berwyn Ave #106, Chicago, IL 60625

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,249

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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5d+ ago

Lincoln Square apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

2620 W Berwyn Ave #503 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Square house for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

2620 W Berwyn Ave #503, Chicago, IL 60625

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325

House for rent

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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 May 16, 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 3% since last year.

How does Lincoln Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln Square is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $46 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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