Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Uptown, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Uptown
$1,885/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Uptown is $1,885 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $15 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Uptown
489
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 13% 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 $1,838, whereas a house costs $3,401. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,885 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 2% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,910 | 3% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 6% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Austin | $1,400 | |
Edgewater | $1,887 | |
Hyde Park | $1,995 | |
Lincoln Square | $2,095 | |
North Center | $2,650 | |
Rogers Park | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,838 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,382 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,401 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,910
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
Austin
Average rent
$1,400
Edgewater
Average rent
$1,887
Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,995
Lincoln Square
Average rent
$2,095
North Center
Average rent
$2,650
Rogers Park
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,838
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,382
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,401
Last 30 days
2%
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
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 35% higher than the median rent in Austin, Chicago, IL.
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2 beds
1 bath
$6,350
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Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,485–$2,500
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Studio
1 bath
$1,495
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4526 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,075
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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2d ago
1049 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,850
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8h ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
11h ago
Verified
4526 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,075
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1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
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Available Aug 14
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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 $1,885 per month as of September 5, 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 13% 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 $15 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).