Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Uptown, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Uptown
$1,875/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Uptown is $1,875 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Uptown
481
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Uptown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Uptown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
Uptown, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Uptown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Uptown is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,590. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,920 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,856.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | 3% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 |  1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 8% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 19% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Austin | $1,360 | |
Edgewater | $1,825 | |
Hyde Park | $1,899 | |
Lincoln Square | $1,950 | |
North Center | $2,500 | |
Rogers Park | $1,602 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,850 | 1% | 13% | |
Condos | $2,400 | 6% | 19% | |
Houses | $2,590 | 27% | 20% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
30%
Austin
Average rent
$1,360
Edgewater
Average rent
$1,825
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,899
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$1,950
North Center
Average rent
$2,500
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,602
Apartments
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,590
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Uptown, 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Uptown and Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Uptown
1%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 38% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.
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Discover rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL
5d+ ago
Uptown apartment for rent in Chicago
Studio
1 bath
$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
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
4228 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Studio
1 bath
$970
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
18h ago
4845 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$995
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
3h ago
941 W Agatite Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,025
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
Uptown house for rent in Chicago
4334 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
3 beds
3 baths
$8,250
Price dropped $1,250Fees 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
5d+ ago
656 W Gordon Ter, Chicago, IL 60613
2 beds
1 bath
$6,350
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
Uptown apartment for rent in Chicago
1 bed
2 baths
$3,295
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
Available Dec 5
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,270
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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
2 baths
$3,375
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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
3d ago
Verified
4526 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,075
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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
3d ago
1049 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
1 bed
1 bath
$1,367–$1,925
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
3d ago
Verified
4526 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,075
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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 Uptown, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Uptown rental market.
How much is rent in Uptown?
The average rent in Uptown is $1,875 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Uptown?
Average rent prices in Uptown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Uptown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Uptown is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Uptown?
To comfortably afford rent in Uptown, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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).