Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
West Englewood, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Englewood

$1,550/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Englewood is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Englewood

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Englewood rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,412, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in West Englewood run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

22%

1 bedroom

$1,050

9%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,295

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,687

10%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,499

14%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,687

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

28%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Englewood, Chicago, IL is 20% higher than the median rent in Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Englewood, Chicago, IL

5600 S Wolcott - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

5600 S Wolcott

5600 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

5734 S Loomis Blvd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Englewood apartment for rent in Chicago

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

5524 S Paulina St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Englewood apartment for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

5524 S Paulina St #2, Chicago, IL 60636

4 beds

1 bath

$2,100

7202 S Marshfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Englewood house for rent in Chicago

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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 $1,550 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Englewood?

Average rent prices in West Englewood have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does West Englewood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Englewood is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $62,000/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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