Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Average rent in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

600

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
56%
28%
7%
6%
$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

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Near West Side, Chicago, IL costs about $2,628 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,599. Houses for rent in Near West Side, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,581

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,527

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,840

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$8,959

2%

2%

Studio

$2,111

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,111

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,581

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,527

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,840

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,959

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,822
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 54% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

More data insights and reports

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National Rent Report

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