Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
West Town, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Town

$2,800/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Town is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Town

334

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Town 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 Town, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in West Town have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Town, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in West Town vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Town is $2,675, whereas a house costs $3,048. 1-bedroom apartments in West Town run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$2,391

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$3,545

4%

16%

4 bedroom

$5,197

6%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,391

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,545

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,197

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Town and East Garfield Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Town

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,880
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Town, Chicago, IL is 49% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Town, Chicago, IL

900 N Western - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

8

Very good

900 N Western

900 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

1426 N Western Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Town condo for rent in Chicago

1449 1449 N California Avenue - Gdn #GDN - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Town apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

2747 W Le Moyne St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Town condo for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

2747 W Le Moyne St #3, Chicago, IL 60622

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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Frequently asked questions for West Town, Chicago, IL

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

How much is rent in West Town?

The average rent in West Town is $2,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Town?

Average rent prices in West Town have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does West Town rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Town is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in West Town, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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