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Last updated on June 26, 2026
Average rent in
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 26, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Lower West Side
$2,000/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower West Side is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower West Side
142
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lower West Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Lower West Side have remained the same 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
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Lower West Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower West Side is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower West Side run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 |  1% | 78% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 8% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 25% | 78% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armour Square | $2,085 | |
Bridgeport | $1,800 | |
Logan Square | $2,307 | |
Mckinley Park | $1,720 | |
South Loop | $2,700 | |
South Shore | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,345 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
78%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
78%
Armour Square
Average rent
$2,085
Bridgeport
Average rent
$1,800
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,307
Mckinley Park
Average rent
$1,720
South Loop
Average rent
$2,700
South Shore
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lower West Side, 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 Lower West Side, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Lower West Side and Armour Square by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lower West Side
3%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL is 4% lower than the median rent in Armour Square, Chicago, IL.
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5d+ ago
Lower West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Lower West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
2131 W 24th St #3rdFL, Chicago, IL 60608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
2001 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1328 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$1,625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1432 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
2109 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$3,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower West Side condo for rent in Chicago
1003 W 16th St #2E, Chicago, IL 60608
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
2001 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 21
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Lower West Side rental market.
How much is rent in Lower West Side?
The average rent in Lower West Side is $2,000 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower West Side?
Average rent prices in Lower West Side have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Lower West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower West Side is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower West Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Lower West Side, 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).