Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
West Town, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Town
$2,700/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in West Town is $2,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $770 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Town
376
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,645, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Town run $2,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,117 |  8% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 4% | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Garfield Park | $1,825 | |
Humboldt Park | $1,750 | |
Lakeview | $2,195 | |
Lincoln Park | $2,550 | |
Logan Square | $2,295 | |
Near West Side | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,645 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,524 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,117
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
38%
East Garfield Park
Average rent
$1,825
Humboldt Park
Average rent
$1,750
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,195
Lincoln Park
Average rent
$2,550
Logan Square
Average rent
$2,295
Near West Side
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,524
Last 30 days
7%
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
40%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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5d+ ago
West Town apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
West Town condo for rent in Chicago
1426 N Western Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60622
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
West Town apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
4h ago
West Town house for rent in Chicago
947 N Noble St #2, Chicago, IL 60642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$23,027
$12,626
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Town house for rent in Chicago
5 beds
5 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Town house for rent in Chicago
1419 N Paulina St #NA, Chicago, IL 60622
4 beds
4 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3m ago
910 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$9,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
519 N May St #4, Chicago, IL 60642
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,494
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1937 W Grand Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60622
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,134
$1,830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
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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 $2,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Town?
Average rent prices in West Town have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does West Town rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Town is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 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 $108,000/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).