Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Uptown, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Uptown

$1,800/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Uptown is $1,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Uptown

482

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,850

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,095

6%

9%

4 bedroom

$6,995

29%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

36%

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$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

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

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

2d 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

4526 N. Sheridan Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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4526 N. Sheridan Rd

4526 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Studio

1 bath

$1,050–$1,075

Apartment for rent

4700 N Racine Ave #110 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

Studio

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 13

4700 N Racine Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

4700 N Racine Ave

4700 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,095–$1,550

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 $1,800 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Uptown?

Average rent prices in Uptown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Uptown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Uptown is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 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 $72,000/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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