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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Near West Side
$3,035/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Near West Side is $3,035 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,085 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Near West Side
625
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Near West Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Near West Side have increased by 1% 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
Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Near West Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Near West Side is $3,045, whereas a house costs $3,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Near West Side run $2,883 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,377 | 2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,945 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $5,043 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,099 | 9% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Garfield Park | $1,860 | |
Lakeview | $2,345 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,674 | |
Lower West Side | $2,000 | |
Near North Side | $3,117 | |
West Town | $2,757 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,045 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,647 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,230 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,377
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,043
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,099
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
East Garfield Park
Average rent
$1,860
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,345
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,674
Lower West Side
Average rent
$2,000
Near North Side
Average rent
$3,117
West Town
Average rent
$2,757
Apartments
Average rent
$3,045
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,647
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Near 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 Near West Side, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Near West Side and East Garfield Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Near West Side
56%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 63% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.
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5d+ ago
1407 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1 bed
8 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 11
5d+ ago
Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
3146-3150 W Franklin Blvd - 3150- 3RD, Chicago, IL 60612
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Near West Side condo for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$49,304
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$42,174
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$41,504
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$41,004
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1035 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,245–$5,610
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,009–$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
16 S Aberdeen St #NA, Chicago, IL 60607
3 beds
3 baths
$5,800
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$40,924
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,009–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$40,924
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$41,504
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$23,612
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,745
$4,133
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,369
$3,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,388
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,075
$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Near West Side rental market.
How much is rent in Near West Side?
The average rent in Near West Side is $3,035 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Near West Side?
Average rent prices in Near West Side have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Near West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Near West Side is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,085 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Near West Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Near West Side, you'd need to earn approximately $121,000/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).