Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
West Englewood, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Englewood

$1,600/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Englewood is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Englewood

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Englewood rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Englewood, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in West Englewood have remained the same 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 West Englewood, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in West Englewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Englewood is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in West Englewood run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$925

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,050

22%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,350

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Englewood, 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 West Englewood, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in West Englewood and Chicago Lawn by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Englewood

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Englewood, Chicago, IL is 19% higher than the median rent in Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Englewood, Chicago, IL

Marquette Park Apartment! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Marquette Park Apartment!

6248-6256 6248-6256 S Western Ave/ 2400-2408 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60636

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1840 W 65th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Englewood house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

1840 W 65th St #2, Chicago, IL 60636

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5623 S Hermitage Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Englewood apartment for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

5623 S Hermitage Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60636

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5734 S Loomis Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

West Englewood apartment for rent in Chicago

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for West Englewood, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the West Englewood rental market.

How much is rent in West Englewood?

The average rent in West Englewood is $1,600 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Englewood?

Average rent prices in West Englewood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does West Englewood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Englewood is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Englewood?

To comfortably afford rent in West Englewood, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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