Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Near West Side

$2,952/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Near West Side is $2,952 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,012 more per month.

$3.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Near West Side

650

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Near West Side rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Near West Side have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,997, whereas a house costs $3,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Near West Side run $2,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,019.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

5%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,808

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,972

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$5,300

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,097

12%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,808

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,972

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,097

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

11%

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

Median rent price$2,952
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 64% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Addams 2.0 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Addams 2.0

1407 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60608

1–3 beds

1–8 baths

$1,150–$3,600

Apartment for rent

1016 S Claremont Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 11

160 N Elizabeth St #1311 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

Apartment for rent

Available May 28

3146-3150 W Franklin Blvd - 3146- 3N - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago

3146-3150 W Franklin Blvd - 3146- 3N

3146-3150 W Franklin Blvd - 3146- 3N, Chicago, IL 60612

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

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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 $2,952 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Near West Side?

Average rent prices in Near West Side have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

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

Rent in Near West Side is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,012 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 $118,000/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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