Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lower West Side

$2,000/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower West Side is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower West Side

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower West Side rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 6% 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 $1,997, whereas a house costs $2,107. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower West Side run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$950

7%

73%

1 bedroom

$1,662

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,900

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,550

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,775

6%

259%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

259%

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

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,980
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL is 1% higher than the median rent in Armour Square, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2h ago

9.2

Excellent

5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard

5320-5326 5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60615

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,550–$4,720

Call

Rio Properties - 1920 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.4

Very good

Rio Properties - 1920

1920 W 21st Pl, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

1014 W 19th St #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower West Side condo for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

1014 W 19th St #G, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

1101 W 16th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower West Side condo for rent in Chicago

2 bedroom apartment in Pilsen

1101 W 16th St #1, Chicago, IL 60608

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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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 September 19, 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 6% since last year.

How does Lower West Side rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower West Side is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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).

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