Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
New City, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in New City

$1,250/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in New City is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New City

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New City rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New City, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in New City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 New City, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in New City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New City is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,697. 1-bedroom apartments in New City run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$997

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,295

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,695

9%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,900

3%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$997

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New City, 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 New City, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in New City and Brighton Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

New City

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New City, Chicago, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Brighton Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in New City, Chicago, IL

4851 S Ashland Ave #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

New City apartment for rent in Chicago

Nice 2 Bedroom One Bath Central Heating

4851 S Ashland Ave #3R, Chicago, IL 60609

2 beds

1 bath

$998

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.
4446 S Hermitage Ave #1F - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

New City house for rent in Chicago

4446 S Hermitage Ave #1F, Chicago, IL 60609

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
44 Hermitage - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

44 Hermitage

4446 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
5031 S Elizabeth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

New City apartment for rent in Chicago

5031 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60609

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.

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Frequently asked questions for New City, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the New City rental market.

How much is rent in New City?

The average rent in New City is $1,250 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New City?

Average rent prices in New City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does New City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New City is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New City?

To comfortably afford rent in New City, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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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