Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 6, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Last updated on January 6, 2026

Last updated on January 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$3.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,950

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

287

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$3.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
60%
9%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL is $1,950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL costs about $1,750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,250. Houses for rent in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,175.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,697

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,237

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,975

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,547

2%

2%

Studio

$1,295

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,237

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,547

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

Lincoln Square

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL is 15% higher than the median rent in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.

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