Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
New City, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in New City

$1,427/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in New City is $1,427 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $522 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New City

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,460, whereas a house costs $1,445. 1-bedroom apartments in New City run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$895

138%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,300

41%

-

2 bedroom

$1,350

4%

48%

3 bedroom

$1,477

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$1,950

13%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

138%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,477

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

16%

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$1,427
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New City, Chicago, IL is 5% 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

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

47 Damen - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.1

Excellent

47 Damen

2021 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Beautiful 3 unit building with large apartments on each floor - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

2021 W 47th St #1F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

New City house for rent in Chicago

2021 W 47th St #1F, Chicago, IL 60609

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

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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 $1,427 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New City?

Average rent prices in New City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does New City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New City is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $522 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 $57,000/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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