Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Near West Side
$2,940/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Near West Side is $2,940 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,040 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Near West Side
939
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% 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 $2,951, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Near West Side run $2,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,288 | 3% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,804 | 4% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,813 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $5,146 |  1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,800 | No Change | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Garfield Park | $1,850 | |
Lakeview | $2,250 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,618 | |
Lower West Side | $1,950 | |
Near North Side | $2,920 | |
West Town | $2,771 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,951 | 2% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,795 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 12% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,288
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,804
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,813
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,146
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last year
25%
East Garfield Park
Average rent
$1,850
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,250
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,618
Lower West Side
Average rent
$1,950
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,920
West Town
Average rent
$2,771
Apartments
Average rent
$2,951
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
13%
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
55%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL is 59% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.
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Discover rentals in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
5d+ ago
Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
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 Jan 11
2d ago
1407 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,320
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
2120 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,300
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
Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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 Jul 9
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$24,574
Price dropped $312Fees 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
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$16,010
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
Near West Side condo for rent in Chicago
1104 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
3 beds
3 baths
$15,805
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
Near West Side house for rent in Chicago
1114 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
3 beds
3 baths
$15,737
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
9h ago
Verified
1035 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,225–$4,420
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
2d ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700–$2,950
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
$3,900
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
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,625
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
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700–$2,950
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
$3,900
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
16h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,124
Price dropped $772Fees 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
16h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,788
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
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700–$2,950
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
1077 W Polk St #2, Chicago, IL 60607
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,995
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 30
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,900
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
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,625
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 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 $2,940 per month as of October 24, 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 7% since last year.
How does Near West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Near West Side is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 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).