Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Average rent in
Uptown, Chicago, IL

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Uptown, Chicago, IL is $1,800. This is -8%, or $149, lower than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

437

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Uptown, Chicago, IL is $1,800. This is -8%, or $149, lower than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

29%
61%
9%
1%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

69%
31%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Uptown, Chicago, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Uptown, Chicago, IL have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Uptown, Chicago, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Uptown, Chicago, IL is $1,789. A 1-bedroom apartment in Uptown, Chicago, IL costs about $1,788 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,507. Houses for rent in Uptown, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,749.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,795

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,543

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

6%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,147

5%

7%

Studio

$1,350

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,543

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,147

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Uptown, Chicago, IL to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Uptown, Chicago, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Austin, Chicago, IL.

Uptown

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 33% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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