Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 8, 2026
Average rent in
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lower West Side
$2,220/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Lower West Side is $2,220 per month as of November 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $320 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lower West Side
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower West Side run $2,097 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,997.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,925 | No Change | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $2,097 | 2% | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 |  3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,525 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | No Change | 181% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armour Square | $2,000 | |
Bridgeport | $1,875 | |
Logan Square | $2,295 | |
Mckinley Park | $1,912 | |
South Loop | $2,795 | |
South Shore | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 2% | 16% | |
Condos | $2,297 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $2,225 | 44% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,925
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last year
181%
Armour Square
Average rent
$2,000
Bridgeport
Average rent
$1,875
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,295
Mckinley Park
Average rent
$1,912
South Loop
Average rent
$2,795
South Shore
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$2,297
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
5%
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
17%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL is 11% higher 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
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
16h ago
2342 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
5320-5326 5320-5326.5 S. Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60615
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$4,720
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Lower West Side condo for rent in Chicago
2058 W Cullerton St, Chicago, IL 60608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Lower West Side house for rent in Chicago
1725 S Ruble St, Chicago, IL 60616
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Lower West Side condo for rent in Chicago
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,471
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
3 baths
$3,448
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,220 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lower West Side?
Average rent prices in Lower West Side have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Lower West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lower West Side is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 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 $89,000/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).