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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
West Town, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in West Town
$2,757/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in West Town is $2,757 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $807 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Town
451
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Town rentals at each price point
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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in West Town run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,210 | 1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 |  3% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,947 | 9% | 54% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Garfield Park | $1,860 | |
Humboldt Park | $1,750 | |
Lakeview | $2,345 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,674 | |
Logan Square | $2,295 | |
Near West Side | $3,035 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,062 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,761 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,210
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,947
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
54%
East Garfield Park
Average rent
$1,860
Humboldt Park
Average rent
$1,750
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,345
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,674
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,295
Near West Side
Average rent
$3,035
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,062
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,761
Last 30 days
3%
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
41%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Town, Chicago, IL is 48% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.
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3d ago
West Town apartment for rent in Chicago
1241 N Milwaukee Ave #507, Chicago, IL 60622
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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Available Sep 5
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West Town apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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Available Jul 8
3d ago
West Town condo for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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Available Aug 1
2d ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$13,601
$12,597
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2d ago
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4 beds
3.5 baths
$22,066
$11,995
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2d ago
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4 beds
3 baths
$14,344
$10,575
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5d+ ago
West Town house for rent in Chicago
1419 N Paulina St #NA, Chicago, IL 60622
4 beds
4 baths
$10,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
14h ago
1504 W Haddon Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Studio
1 bath
$2,175–$3,000
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,757 per month as of June 13, 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 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $807 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 $110,000/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).