Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Woodlawn

$1,900/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woodlawn is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woodlawn

96

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woodlawn rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 1% 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 Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Woodlawn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Woodlawn is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Woodlawn run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

Studio

$1,134

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,250

10%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,775

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,134

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

19%

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

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

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

10h ago

7.9

Very good

RHODES_6610

6610 S Rhodes Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
623 E Marquette Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woodlawn apartment for rent in Chicago

2 Bed 1 Bath w/Granite, Hardwood floors, & In unit Laundry

623 E Marquette Rd #1, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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.
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

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.
6618 S Maryland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.3

Very good

6618 S Maryland Ave

6618 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Woodlawn?

Average rent prices in Woodlawn have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Woodlawn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Woodlawn is roughly the same as the national average.

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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