Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Woodlawn

$1,900/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woodlawn is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woodlawn

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woodlawn rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Woodlawn have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Woodlawn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Woodlawn is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Woodlawn run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,645.

Listings

Studio

$1,051

6%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,225

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,668

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,150

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,051

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,668

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Woodlawn and Grand Crossing by all bedroom counts and property types.

Woodlawn

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL is 36% higher than the median rent in Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

RHODES_6610 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

RHODES_6610

6610 S Rhodes Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

6610 South Rhodes Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woodlawn apartment for rent in Chicago

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

6553-6555 S Martin Luther King Dr [400-410 E 66th St] - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

6615-17 S Greenwood - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

6615-17 S Greenwood

6615 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

3 beds

1 bath

$1,173

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Woodlawn rental market.

How much is rent in Woodlawn?

The average rent in Woodlawn is $1,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Woodlawn?

Average rent prices in Woodlawn have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Woodlawn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Woodlawn is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Woodlawn?

To comfortably afford rent in Woodlawn, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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