Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Uptown, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Uptown

$1,850/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Uptown is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Uptown

503

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Uptown 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 Uptown, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Uptown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $3,701. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,735.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,860

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,735

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,324

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,000

41%

58%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,860

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,324

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

58%

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

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,432
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 29% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL

5050-58 N.Kenmore - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

5050-58 N.Kenmore

5050 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

4228 N. Kenmore Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

4228 N. Kenmore Avenue

4228 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Studio

1 bath

$970–$1,050

Apartment for rent

4845-55 N. Magnolia / 1216-26 W. Gunnison - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

4845-55 N. Magnolia / 1216-26 W. Gunnison

4845 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Studio

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

4069 North Kenmore Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

9.4

Excellent

4069 North Kenmore Avenue

4069 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Studio

1 bath

$1,050–$1,125

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 $1,850 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Uptown?

Average rent prices in Uptown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Uptown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Uptown is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $74,000/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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