Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 15, 2025

Average rent in
Uptown, Chicago, IL

Last updated on September 15, 2025

Last updated on September 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Uptown, Chicago, IL have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Uptown, Chicago, IL

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Uptown, Chicago, IL is $1,710. This is -14% lower than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,710

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

445

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Uptown, Chicago, IL is $1,710. This is -14% lower than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

31%
61%
6%
1%
$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

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 comparables in
Uptown, Chicago, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Uptown, Chicago, IL is $1,700. A 1-bedroom apartment in Uptown, Chicago, IL costs about $1,740 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,425. Houses for rent in Uptown, Chicago, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,732

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,432

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,100

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$6,995

7%

44%

Studio

$1,350

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,732

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,432

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

44%

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$1,710
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Chicago, IL is 32% 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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Annual Rent Report

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