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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Near West Side
$2,900/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Near West Side is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Near West Side
605
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% 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 $2,915, whereas a house costs $4,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Near West Side run $2,780 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,753.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,195 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,723 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,753 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $5,232 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 8% | 51% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Garfield Park | $1,880 | |
Lakeview | $2,195 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,645 | |
Lower West Side | $1,897 | |
Near North Side | $2,903 | |
West Town | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,915 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,095 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,723
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,753
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,232
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
51%
East Garfield Park
Average rent
$1,880
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,195
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,645
Lower West Side
Average rent
$1,897
Near North Side
Average rent
$2,903
West Town
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,915
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,095
Last 30 days
1%
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
53%higher than the national median
1%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.
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19h ago
1407 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60608
1–3 beds
1–8 baths
$1,030–$3,700
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
4d ago
2120 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Near West Side apartment for rent in Chicago
927 S Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Near West Side condo for rent in Chicago
1104 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
3 beds
3 baths
$15,809
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$15,800
Apartment 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
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$11,739
$11,269
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1035 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,325–$4,505
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1313 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
1 bed
1 bath
$2,379–$3,065
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1222 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
2 beds
2 baths
$3,288–$3,494
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
513 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1 bed
1 bath
$2,566–$3,040
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,879
$4,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,026
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,967
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,148
$2,649
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1222 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
2 beds
2 baths
$3,288–$3,494
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
513 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1 bed
1 bath
$2,566–$3,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1922 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,291–$3,057
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,879
$4,738
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 $2,900 per month as of September 12, 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 2% since last year.
How does Near West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Near West Side is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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).