Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Average rent in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is $2,837. This is +44%, or $862, higher than the national average.

$3.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,837

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

450

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is $2,837. This is +44%, or $862, higher than the national average.

$3.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
55%
30%
8%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Near West Side, Chicago, IL have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is $2,835. A 1-bedroom apartment in Near West Side, Chicago, IL costs about $2,671 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,660. Houses for rent in Near West Side, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,628

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,530

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,500

4%

13%

4 bedroom

$5,285

21%

36%

Studio

$2,100

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,628

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,530

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,285

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

36%

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.

Compare rent prices in Near West Side, Chicago, IL to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Near West Side, Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

Near West Side

Median rent price$2,837
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 42% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

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8.6

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9.9

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808 West Van Buren Street

808 W Van Buren St #532, Chicago, IL 60607

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1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$3,640

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6620-2 S Cottage

6620-2 W Cottage Pl #2S, Chicago, IL 60607

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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Available Sep 12