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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
West Town, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Town
$2,771/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in West Town is $2,771 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $871 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Town
302
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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 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 $2,687, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in West Town run $2,515 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,054 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,540 | 3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 4% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $5,100 | 8% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Garfield Park | $1,850 | |
Humboldt Park | $1,600 | |
Lakeview | $2,250 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,618 | |
Logan Square | $2,240 | |
Near West Side | $2,940 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,687 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $3,131 | No Change | 12% | |
Houses | $3,250 | 2% | 8% | |
Rooms | $1,577 | 19% | 70% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,054
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,540
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
East Garfield Park
Average rent
$1,850
Humboldt Park
Average rent
$1,600
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,250
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,618
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,240
Near West Side
Average rent
$2,940
Apartments
Average rent
$2,687
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,131
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,577
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
70%
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
46%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Town, Chicago, IL is 50% higher than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.
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18h ago
West Town condo for rent in Chicago
2051 W Iowa St #GA, Chicago, IL 60622
1 bed
1 bath
$1,301
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
West Town apartment for rent in Chicago
2435 W Superior St #G, Chicago, IL 60612
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
West Town house for rent in Chicago
2435 W Thomas St #3F, Chicago, IL 60622
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Price dropped $150Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
West Town condo for rent in Chicago
2747 W Le Moyne St #3, Chicago, IL 60622
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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.Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$21,733
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Town house for rent in Chicago
536 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60622
5 beds
4.5 baths
$13,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
West Town house for rent in Chicago
5 beds
5 baths
$11,000
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.House for rent
15h ago
910 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$13,355
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,490
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,490
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,520
Price dropped $154Fees 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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,660
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,490
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,490
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,520
Price dropped $154Fees 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.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 $2,771 per month as of October 24, 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 7% since last year.
How does West Town rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Town is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $871 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 $111,000/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).